Newcastle United face fresh government scrutiny, but Premier League chief 'cannot really comment' on if Saudi ownership is being re-examined

Newcastle United stadium, St James' Park: General view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and West Ham United at St. James Park on April 17, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors.

Newcastle United and its ownership have been the subject of fresh government scrutiny, with a parliament committee asking Premier League chief executive Richard Masters if Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) will be re-examined.

PIF took over Newcastle in October 2021, approved by the Premier League after "legally binding assurances" the Saudi government wouldn't have any control in the club.