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Newcastle Faces Arsenal Missing Four, Guimaraes Fit

4/24/2026

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Summary

Newcastle Doubtful

Anthony Gordon and Tino Livramento are doubtful for Newcastle United’s Saturday Premier League match against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Emil Krafth and Fabian Schar will miss the same game for Newcastle United.
Joelinton serves the second of a two-game suspension after receiving ten yellow cards.
Bruno Guimaraes is fit after a thigh problem and illness and could start for Newcastle United.

Summary

Newcastle List Gordon

Financial rules force Newcastle United to list Anthony Gordon for sale, attracting interest from Bayern Munich.
CEO David Hopkinson said the club must sell key players this summer to fund new signings.
Newcastle are targeting Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford with a £35-40m fee after two failed attempts.
Veteran goalkeeper John Ruddy will leave on a free transfer and is linked to a future sporting-director role.

History

Historical Context

In 2011, UEFA implemented Financial Fair Play regulations to ensure clubs like Newcastle United maintain financial stability by balancing their books. This led to player sales, including Anthony Gordon, as clubs navigated financial pressures. The regulations reflect ongoing efforts to manage spending in football, echoing earlier discussions about salary caps in European leagues aimed at promoting competitive balance and financial responsibility.

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Newcastle Doubtful

Anthony Gordon and Tino Livramento are doubtful for Newcastle United’s Saturday Premier League match against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Emil Krafth and Fabian Schar will miss the same game for Newcastle United.
Joelinton serves the second of a two-game suspension after receiving ten yellow cards.
Bruno Guimaraes is fit after a thigh problem and illness and could start for Newcastle United.

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