Here are your Newcastle United evening headlines for Monday, August 22.
Triple Magpies injury blow as Howe explains Wilson substitution
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe admits he has injury concerns to deal with following the 3-3 draw with Manchester City on Sunday.
The Magpies manager is likely to make a number of changes for the trip to Tranmere Rovers in midweek after a tough clash against the Premier League champions.
Ryan Fraser was an unused substitute during the St. James' Park draw after pulling up with a groin issue in the warm-up, while Callum Wilson and Dan Burn were both forced off in the second-half.
Trippier reveals De Bruyne apology and brilliant Schar free-kick response
Kieran Trippier has revealed he apologised to Kevin de Bruyne following his overturned red card in Newcastle United's thrilling draw with Manchester City. The Magpies stand-in skipper also confirmed he had to pull rank on Fabian Schar to score his latest free-kick in front of the Gallowgate End.
Eddie Howe's side rallied from behind to take a two-goal advantage over the Premier League champions - only for City to earn a point at St James' Park on Sunday.
First-half strikes from Miguel Almiron and Callum Wilson gave United the lead at the break, and Trippier doubled this with a stunning set-piece to beat Ederson from distance.
Guardiola and Stones reaction shows Howe gets his ultimate Newcastle United wish
In the run up to Sunday's highly-anticipated late fixture, only the most optimistic of Newcastle United supporters believed the Magpies would serve it up to Premier League juggernauts Manchester City and walk away with all three points.
Little did we all know that would very nearly come to fruition on Tyneside as the afternoon went on.
The general consensus across the land was that City, with their plethora of superstars, world-class manager and sublime style of football, would rock up at St James' Park, do the business and continue on their quest to regain English football's biggest prize.
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