Newcastle 1-1 Leeds: Chris Wood seals dramatic point in 95th minute

The Newcastle Rafalution looks unstoppable Rafa Benitez rejects the notion that relegation was good for Newcastle United, but the club’s supporters haven’t been this happy at Christmas for a long time.

Rafa flies, Dwight Gayle can't remember celebration

Gayle bags hat-trick as Newcastle edge seven-goal thriller

Newcastle would be lost without four-goal hero Wijnaldum CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: Take away the six goals of Georginio Wijnaldum this season and Newcastle United would have just two points. As it is, they have six and, thanks to his quadruple.

West Ham 2-0 Newcastle: Payet at the double as midfielder steals show SAMI MOKBEL AT UPTON PARK: Dimitri Payet proved his worth once again by netting a brace to ensure West Ham claimed all three points against a lethargic Newcastle side.

Newcastle attract bumper crowd of 13,000 to open training session Steve McClaren and Newcastle United trained in front of 13,000 fans at St James’ Park but the biggest cheer was for Aleksandar Mitrovic’s first goal at the stadium.

Newcastle 0-1 Borussia Monchengladbach: Hazard settles friendly Steve McClaren will want to see more from his Newcastle United side when they kick off their Premier League campaign next weekend after his first taste of St James’ Park ended in defeat.

Newcastle United launch new home kit... with out of date logo Newcastle's kit for next season will be out of date before the players have even had a chance to wear it, with its unveiling planned for this Sunday's do-or-die clash with West Ham at St James' Park.

Gutierrez was Newcastle's best player on shock return MATCH ZONE: Jonas Gutierrez was the surprise inclusion in the Newcastle side, coming in for his first start in 20 months. He has twice beaten testicular cancer and only returned as a substitute last month.