Lacklustre Liverpool held to goalless draw by Newcastle

Liverpool reopened their three-point lead at the Premier League summit but they were held to a 0-0 draw by a valiant Newcastle at St James’ Park. Mohamed Salah missed two great opportunities but the hosts were inspired by goalkeeper Karl Darlow and his spirited Newcastle defenders.

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Saudi take over of Newcastle United collapses

A Saudi Arabian-backed consortium has ended its bid to buy Newcastle United. The group, which included Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund PIF, PCP Capital Partners and Reuben Brothers, had agreed a £300m deal to buy the club from Mike Ashley in April.

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