After decades in the doldrums, Newcastle's progress to their first League Cup final in 47 years underlined the Saudi-funded club's emergence as a serious threat to the English football establishment.

Newcastle United’s turnaround this season has been remarkable.

Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton has been charged with drink-driving after being stopped by police in the early hours of Thursday and is due to appear in court at the end of January.

Second-half goals from defender Dan Burn and Brazilian Joelinton helped Newcastle United beat Leicester City 2-0 on Tuesday to earn a spot in the League Cup semi-finals.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta dismissed criticism of his behaviour on the touchline after he clashed with Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe and match officials during Tuesday's goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium.

Manchester City staged a thrilling fightback as the Premier League champions rescued a 3-3 draw against Newcastle on Sunday. 

What’s next for Eddie Howe’s team?

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United made it four wins out of four in the Premier League on Wednesday, beating Newcastle to close the gap on fourth-placed Chelsea, who were held at home by Southampton.

Newcastle United sparked a noisy promotion party by beating 10-man Preston North End 4-1 at a packed St James' Park on Monday to ensure a return to the Premier League at the first attempt.

Rafael Benitez has signed a three-year contract to stay on as Newcastle United manager, after agreeing to lead their quest for an immediate return to the Premier League, the club said on Wednesday.

Manchester United's teenage sensation Marcus Rashford and Newcastle United winger Andros Townsend are named in a provisional 26-man England squad for Euro 2016 on Monday.

Newcastle United and Norwich City were relegated from the Premier League as Sunderland secured their survival with a 3-0 victory over Everton.

Newcastle's Vurnon Anita neutralised Manchester City's lead in the 31st minute, after which the relegation strugglers held off the challenge from the third-placed side to give hope to the chasing pack in the race for a Champions League spot.

Manchester United's early-season goal-scoring problems resurface in a 0-0 draw with Newcastle United on Saturday.