Newcastle play host to Arsenal this afternoon in the Premier League.

Newcastle vs. Arsenal takes place on Sunday afternoon in the Premier League.

Sports Direct, the retail company owned by Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley, have admitted that a story claiming the Magpies were trying to sign Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney this summer was untrue.

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is a shock target for Newcastle, it was claimed on Wednesday.

Newcastle vs. Liverpool takes place this evening in the Premier League.

Newcastle play host to Liverpool this evening in the Premier League.

Newcastle have condemned the behaviour of a section of their supporters following Sunday's 3-0 defeat at home to rivals Sunderland.

Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye is reportedly a £20million target for Manchester United.

Anzhi Makhachkala play host to Newcastle United tonight in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie (17:00 GMT).

Capital One Cup winners Swansea play host to Newcastle this afternoon in the Premier League (15:00 GMT).

Newcastle play host to Southampton this afternoon in the Premier League (13:30 GMT).

Metalist Kharkiv play host to Newcastle tonight in the second leg of their Europa League last-32 tie (18:00 GMT).

Newcastle play host to Metalist Kharkiv tonight in the first leg of their Europa League last-32 tie (20:05 GMT).

Newcastle could make a move to re-sign Andy Carroll from Liverpool this summer, managing director Derek Llambias has suggested.

Tottenham play host to Newcastle this afternoon in the Premier League (12:45 GMT).

Newcastle playmaker Hatem Ben Arfa has reportedly emerged as a summer target for Liverpool.

Newcastle vs. Chelsea takes place this afternoon in the Premier League.

Newcastle play host to Chelsea this afternoon in the Premier League (15:00 GMT).

Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa is "an ass" for deciding to join Newcastle, according to Montpellier president Louis Nicollin.

Newcastle play host to Reading this afternoon in the Premier League (15:00 GMT).

Norwich play host to Newcastle this afternoon in the Premier League (15:00 GMT).

Newcastle have confirmed that Chelsea have triggered the buy-out clause in Demba Ba's contract, with the striker set to hold talks with the Blues.

Demba Ba has reportedly agreed a three-and-a-half year contract with Chelsea.

Demba Ba's £7.5million move to Chelsea will depend on whether he passed a detailed medical in the next 24 hours.

Newcastle have defensive problems ahead of tonight's Premier League game at home to Everton (20:00 GMT).

Chelsea appear to be closing in on the signing of Newcastle striker Demba Ba.

Arsenal vs. Newcastle United takes place this evening in the Premier League.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has blasted Alan Pardew and Newcastle after being criticised for confronting referee Mike Dean during the Boxing Day clash at Old Trafford.

Arsenal insist they will not launch a bid for Newcastle striker Demba Ba next month.