This should have been a night to celebrate for Lewis Miley – the night he scored the winning goal in a Champions League away victory that would have put Newcastle United on the brink of qualifying for the knockout rounds for the first time.

Sunday at the Stadium of Light is not the arena for weak, tired or muddled minds, yet Newcastle’s recurring deficiencies risk becoming systemic and self-perpetuating. They appear ripe for exploition by Sunderland, Newcastle’s great rivals.

Newcastle United show immense spirit to come from behind against Bayer Leverkusen only to concede another late goal.

Newcastle United will rue conceding a late equaliser in the 2-2 draw versus Bayer Leverkusen, leaving the Geordies in 12th place on the UEFA Champions League table.Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes

Newcastle United got goals from Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon and survived a sudden nervy ending to beat 10-man Burnley 2-1 at St. James' Park on Saturday.

Forward Yoane Wissa is ready to take on a bigger role as Newcastle United look to qualify for the Champions League's knockout stage for the first time, manager Eddie Howe told reporters on Tuesday.

Sunderland receives a major boost as midfielder Habib Diarra nears a return from injury, potentially rejoining the squad in time for the crucial Premier League derby against Newcastle United.

Christian Wade has 93 tries, eight behind Chris Ashton's Prem record of 101, as he begins his Newcastle Red Bulls career.