Head coach Eddie Howe says Newcastle's owners remain "ambitious" for the club despite the Saudi Arabian PIF's decision to pull out of funding LIV Golf.
BBC Sport has been told Mykhailo Mudryk was banned by the FA in January but that only a close-knit group of people around him and a small number of people at Chelsea were informed. The exact prohibited substance for which Mudryk tested positive has never been named by the FA, but BBC Sport understands it is the cardiovascular medication meldonium, which has the potential to increase respiratory capacity and stamina, which he came into contact with while on duty with the Ukraine national team. It remains unclear how exactly Mudryk apparently ingested meldonium, which has been banned by Wada since 2016 and is primarily used in Eastern European countries to treat conditions such as angina, heart failure and coronary artery disease.
Are Celtic now favourites for the Scottish Premiership title? Former Rangers and Hearts midfielder Andy Halliday seems to think so despite having all but written them off last week. Martin O'Neill's side were third in the Premiership heading into the split, one point behind Rangers and three adrift of Hearts.
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Newcastle United at St James' Park (kick-off 15:00 BST). Despite being forced off with an injury last time out, Mats Wieffer will be available. James Milner and Solly March will not feature at St James' Park.
