A round-up of the latest Newcastle United headlines this evening on Tuesday, April 11.

Newcastle United's lucky escape as Hugo Ekitike angers PSG fans before 'clarifying' Instagram change

Former Newcastle United target Hugo Ekitike has found himself in hot water amongst Paris Saint-Germain fans after an 'accidental' change to his Instagram bio which appeared to fire a dig at the French champions.

The Frenchman could've arrived at St. James' Park in the previous summer transfer window, but instead opted for a move to PSG on a season-long loan from fellow Ligue 1 side Reims.

However, they have an obligation to buy the 20-year-old and are preparing to immediately sell him after buying him out from his contract following just 10 starts in all competitions this season.

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Jamie Reuben proposes new VAR idea after Newcastle stung by another controversial decision

Newcastle United co-owner Jamie Reuben has offered a new solution to VAR after a weekend of drama in the Premier League. The Magpies were on the receiving end of a controversial decision away at Brentford on Saturday after Alexander Isak conceded a first half penalty.

Reuben, whose family owns a 10 per cent stake in Newcastle, has since suggested that referees should be given the opportunity to review an incident ‘only twice’ with a ‘maximum of one minute’ to come to a decision. If they cannot ‘derive an opinion’ almost immediately after that, then it cannot be deemed a ‘clear and obvious error’.

Reuben took to Twitter to suggest this change after two questionable decisions went against Newcastle in a 2-1 victory over Brentford. He wrote: "Not specific about today - but it’s clear VAR whilst a positive addition takes too much time and varies to inconsistently from game to game."

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Dan Burn is Eddie Howe's 'Killer' Kilcline and deserves to fight for a centre-back spot next season

Dan Burn, heart as big as a frying pan, reminds me so much of another no-nonsense warrior when Newcastle were last building a squad capable of shooting for the stars.

Brian Kilcline, appropriately nicknamed 'Killer' with the flared nostrils and flowing hair of a Viking raider, was, Kevin Keegan insisted, his most important signing because he was the first brick in the wall.

Without Kilcline's steadying influence at a time when United were still to create dreams, then the real Entertainers would never have gone on to finish Premier League runners-up two successive seasons.

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Unai Emery shows Eddie Howe parallels with European ambition ahead of Newcastle clash

Unai Emery is showcasing just why Newcastle United's owners were keen on bringing him to St. James' Park last season. The Aston Villa boss has transformed his side from relegation candidates into European contenders - sounds familiar right?

The 51-year-old was viewed as the ideal successor for Steve Bruce following his departure last season, but the then Villareal boss turned down a move to St. James' Park. Eddie Howe came through the door and the rest is history, but the Spaniard deserves some praise for turning round a struggling Villa side.

Like Howe, Emery faced a degree of pressure when arriving at Villa Park, tasked with keeping them in the Premier League. However, at the time of writing they're up to sixth in the table having won six of their last seven games.

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Exciting Newcastle summer stadium plan could be 'just the start' amid Borussia Dortmund 'dream'

Newcastle United supporters do not want this remarkable campaign to end, but the first home game of next season already feels like it could be one to remember. Not only will that opener at St James' Park offer fans the chance to see the club's summer signings in action - safe standing will also make its home debut.

A standing section with space for around 1,800 supporters will be installed at Strawberry Corner in the Gallowgate End over the summer as part of an initial trial, and there will be a similar provision for away fans up at Level 7 in the Leazes End. While a number of Newcastle supporters have stood at games on the road, this will be the first time a generation will formally line up in a designated area at St James' since the introduction of all-seater stadiums in the '90s.

Among those who have welcomed the move is Wor Flags member Thomas Concannon, who has a seat in the section, and the Geordie hopes it is 'just the start'.

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Newcastle United's next five Premier League fixtures compared to their top four rivals

After their wins over Manchester United, West Ham and Brentford in the space of just six days, Newcastle United have taken a giant leap towards securing their spot in the Premier League's top four.

The Magpies currently sit in third, above Erik ten Hag's side on goal difference, and are three points clear of Christian Stellini's Tottenham who are in fifth.

But the run-in towards the end of the season will be no easy feat for Eddie Howe's men, as they must take on sides around them in the table as well as teams fighting for top-flight survival.

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Gary Neville changes his tune about 'brilliant' Newcastle in bad news for Spurs and Liverpool

Gary Neville has changed his mind and backed Newcastle United to finish in the top four because the Magpies' confidence will be 'so high' following three wins in less than a week.

Neville has previously tipped either Spurs or Liverpool to finish above Newcastle because of those sides' experience in top four battles. However, with nine games to go, Newcastle are flying in third after five straight wins in the Premier League.

Newcastle are currently above Manchester United on goal difference and the black-and-whites are also three points clear of Spurs with a game in hand, knowing that Cristian Stellini's team still have to visit St James' Park next week. Liverpool, meanwhile, are 12 points behind Newcastle in eighth place.

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