Spending a handful of cash this January to raid French Ligue 1 for several talents, Newcastle United felt the positive effect from it as their performances have been improving in recent matches.

Early this winter transfer window, Newcastle United skipper Fabricio Coloccini was keen on moving away from his club and return home to Argentina, but that plan didn't came through as the club was not keen on releasing him to San Lorenzo.

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew believes that the Europa League competition have become much more tougher this days, especially since UEFA brought in Champions League outcast into the competition and many East European sides are able to collect top players.

Metalist Kharkiv are set to face their Europa League knock out stages match against Newcastle United this Thursday and the Ukranian side's tactician stated that they're ready for the challenge despite haven't be playing in official games recently.

A negative news arrived for Newcastle United as one of their players Cheick Tiote found himself arrested and have his car seized by the police on Tuesday, as the midfielder reportedly being suspect of driving offenses.

Newcastle United tactician Alan Pardew is looking for a positive performance from his side on their Europa League match against Metalist Kharkiv this Thursday, stating that Newcastle must step their game since their opponent is much more tougher in this knock out stages.

There were plenty disappointment felt by Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez as his team suffered a 3-2 defeat against Newcastle United on Saturday. The Spaniard believes that his team put on a very good second half performance, but their mistakes in allowing their opponent to play from the counter simply cost them the final result.

Winning just three of their last nine games in all of competition isn't actually a promising situation for Chelsea at the moment, but interim manager Rafael Benitez still looking calm as he urged that everyone looked much more deeper rather than viewing the statics.

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert was disappointed in seeing his side suffered a 2-1 defeat against Newcastle United on Tuesday and the manager blames his side's poor first half performance for that defeat.

Newcastle United French connection seems to be growing stronger in this January transfer window after manager Alan Pardew brought more players from the Ligue 1, with Mapou Yanga Mbiwa along with Yoan Gouffran being the latest addition.

In contrary to several teams who are hunting for players in this January transfer window, Championship side, Birmingham City are much more keen on off-loading their players as the club are facing some financial issues.

In Monday morning, reports continue to link Manchester City's striker Mario Balotelli with a potential move towards AC Milan, despite Rossoneri are not keen on meeting with City's financial demands for the striker.