Newcastle United takeover back on
Newcastle United were the subject of a failed takeover in April 2020, but the attempt was halted by various issues with piracy surrounding BeIN Sport, which was at one point banned in Saudi Arabia.
However, as outlined by The Athletic, the decision to ban the streaming service has since been overturned.
NEWS | Saudi Arabia has reversed its decision to ban beIN Sport — the Premier League’s official Middle East broadcaster — from operating in the country.
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— The Athletic UK (@TheAthleticUK) October 6, 2021
In turn, this spells good news for the Magpies’ takeover, which may proceed once again.
LATEST | The Saudi Arabia-financed consortium’s bid for #NUFC is expected to go through in the near future following the reversal of a ban on beIN Sport in the Gulf nation.
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— The Athletic UK (@TheAthleticUK) October 6, 2021
Indeed, the Athletic claim that the bid is “expected to go through in the near future”, meaning that Newcastle United could join the growing number of clubs financed from the Middle East.
“Cans” trends as Newcastle fans react to the news
It is safe to say that Newcastle fans have never been Mike Ashley’s biggest fans, but after the news broke of the takeover still having legs, they made their opinions crystal clear. In true Geordie fashion, it revolved around alcohol, with fans of the Tyneside outfit causing #Cans (Can of beer) to trend on twitter in the hours following the news.
Hi *insert random superstore name*..
I would like to order 52,405 #cans to St James’ Park#NUFC
— Marshall89HD (@Marshall89HD) October 6, 2021
Omw to get some #cans after today’s news pic.twitter.com/dRaRAenWn6
— James (@JamNUFC4) October 6, 2021
If you need me, I’ll be at the pub. #CANS https://t.co/JeEJNTUCf6
— Harry Roy (@HarryRoySport) October 6, 2021
It’s been a long time #cans #nufctakover https://t.co/2fULq4rJZx pic.twitter.com/xv8AHtxpi0
— Alex Wood (@alexwooda392) October 6, 2021
POV: Every speed camera in the North East at 5:15pm later today #cans pic.twitter.com/YUF6gvmFov
— BRACE – Newcastle United Discussion (@NUFCBrace) October 6, 2021
Who needs #CANS when you have your PerfectDraft pimped!!! #NUFCTakeover pic.twitter.com/3jSBpoXEUX
— Roger Stephenson (@rogstephenson) October 6, 2021
Fuck it, I’m having some #cans
Was due to pick up my kids from school but they can fend for themselves! #nufc #nufctakeover
— Paul Watson (@justPaulWatson) October 6, 2021
Safe to say, if the takeover does go through, Newcastle fans will be keeping the City bars propped up for the forseeable future.
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Premier League table
| # | Team | MP | D | P |
| 1 | Chelsea FC | 7 | 12 | 16 |
| 2 | Liverpool FC | 7 | 11 | 15 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 7 | 11 | 14 |
| 4 | Manchester United | 7 | 8 | 14 |
| 5 | Everton FC | 7 | 5 | 14 |
| 6 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 7 | 3 | 14 |
| 7 | Brentford FC | 7 | 4 | 12 |
| 8 | Tottenham Hotspur | 7 | -4 | 12 |
| 9 | West Ham United | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| 10 | Aston Villa | 7 | 1 | 10 |
| 11 | Arsenal FC | 7 | -5 | 10 |
| 12 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 7 | -1 | 9 |
| 13 | Leicester City | 7 | -3 | 8 |
| 14 | Crystal Palace | 7 | -3 | 7 |
| 15 | Watford FC | 7 | -3 | 7 |
| 16 | Leeds United | 7 | -7 | 6 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 7 | -5 | 4 |
| 18 | Burnley FC | 7 | -6 | 3 |
| 19 | Newcastle United | 7 | -8 | 3 |
| 20 | Norwich City | 7 | -14 | 1 |
| Player | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Salah, Mohamed | Liverpool FC | 6 |
| Vardy, Jamie | Leicester City | 6 |
| Antonio, Michail | West Ham United | 5 |
| Fernandes, Bruno | Manchester United | 4 |
| Mane, Sadio | Liverpool FC | 4 |
| Maupay, Neal | Brighton & Hove Albion | 4 |
| Sarr, Ismaila | Watford FC | 4 |
| Townsend, Andros | Everton FC | 3 |
| Benrahma, Said | West Ham United | 3 |
| Son, Heung Min | Tottenham Hotspur | 3 |
| Gray, Demarai | Everton FC | 3 |
| Ronaldo, Cristiano | Manchester United | 3 |
| Lukaku, Romelu | Chelsea FC | 3 |
| Calvert-Lewin, Dominic | Everton FC | 3 |
| Jota, Diogo | Liverpool FC | 3 |
| Hwang, Hee-chan | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 3 |
| Raphinha | Leeds United | 3 |
| Greenwood, Mason | Manchester United | 3 |
| Doucoure, Abdoulaye | Everton FC | 2 |
| Jesus, Gabriel | Manchester City | 2 |
| Player | Team | Red Cards | Yellow Cards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis, Emmanuel | Watford FC | 0 | 4 |
| Skipp, Oliver | Tottenham Hotspur | 0 | 4 |
| Pogba, Paul | Manchester United | 0 | 3 |
| Doucoure, Abdoulaye | Everton FC | 0 | 3 |
| Rice, Declan | West Ham United | 0 | 3 |
| Cooper, Liam | Leeds United | 0 | 3 |
| Norgaard, Christian | Brentford FC | 0 | 3 |
| Tarkowski, James | Burnley FC | 0 | 3 |
| Veltman, Joel | Brighton & Hove Albion | 0 | 3 |
| Brownhill, Josh | Burnley FC | 0 | 3 |
| Etebo, Oghenekaro | Watford FC | 0 | 3 |
| Djenepo, Moussa | Southampton FC | 0 | 3 |
| Antonio, Michail | West Ham United | 0 | 1 |
| Fernandes, Bruno | Manchester United | 0 | 2 |
| Maupay, Neal | Brighton & Hove Albion | 0 | 2 |
| Jimenez, Raul | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 0 | 2 |
| Raphinha | Leeds United | 0 | 2 |
| Gallagher, Conor | Crystal Palace | 0 | 2 |
| Alonso, Marcos | Chelsea FC | 0 | 2 |
| Ward Prowse, James | Southampton FC | 1 | 1 |
| Player | Team | Assists |
|---|---|---|
| Pogba, Paul | Manchester United | 7 |
| Doucoure, Abdoulaye | Everton FC | 4 |
| Jesus, Gabriel | Manchester City | 4 |
| Salah, Mohamed | Liverpool FC | 3 |
| Antonio, Michail | West Ham United | 3 |
| Saint-Maximin, Allan | Newcastle United | 3 |
| Kovacic, Mateo | Chelsea FC | 3 |
| Townsend, Andros | Everton FC | 2 |
| Benrahma, Said | West Ham United | 2 |
| Ings, Danny | Aston Villa | 2 |
| Toney, Ivan | Brentford FC | 2 |
| Jimenez, Raul | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 2 |
| Bamford, Patrick | Leeds United | 2 |
| James, Reece | Chelsea FC | 2 |
| Azpilicueta, Cesar | Chelsea FC | 2 |
| Gross, Pascal | Brighton & Hove Albion | 2 |
| King, Joshua | Watford FC | 2 |
| Pereira, Ricardo | Leicester City | 2 |
| Alexander-Arnold, Trent | Liverpool FC | 2 |
| Rice, Declan | West Ham United | 2 |
