How much did Man City's rule breaking cost your team?published at 12:14 BST 13 October
12:14 BST 13 October
Dale Johnson Football issues correspondent
Imagine a world where Manchester City had not used "sham contracts" to build a team capable of winning three Premier League titles, one FA Cup and three EFL Cups.
If City were the winners, then there had to be losers - and not just those teams who finished runners-up or lost cup finals.
The potential impact runs much deeper and includes missed Champions League qualification, relegation and Premier League prize money.
Thirty-five other teams played in the English top flight between 2009 and 2018.
And every one could in some way claim to have been left financially out of pocket.
Stephen: Clinical in front of goal, took our chances and just fantastic to get that first win in front of our own fans. Rudoni and Thomas were awesome.
Dean: Well done, Coventry, I didn't see that win coming. They looked dangerous in attack. If they play like that they could have a strong chance of staying up.
Angela: Brilliant result! I was beginning to lose my sons to gaming but this game had them glued to the screen. What a fantastic match!
David: Well done, the Sky Blues. A lot of doubters still out there. The lads are learning and improving.
Newcastle fans
Barry: We were so indecisive and devoid of ideas. There is more than enough talent in this team and we should be beating teams like Coventry. There are so many negatives from this game and to ship eight goals in our past two away matches is simply not acceptable. I could go on and on with how bad that performance was, but I'm sure that will be covered by other equally frustrated fans.
Dave: That was the worst display I have seen from Newcastle - couldn't put a pass in and couldn't hit a barn door with our shooting.
Mike: Terrible performance from Newcastle lacking in energy, creativity, discipline and confidence to shoot. The defence was a shambles and, although they dominated possession, they never threatened.
Phil: Soft and weak both in defence and attack. Had the chances and didn't take them. In this league you'll be punished, regardless of the opposition.
'It's going to be one of those seasons' - Andersonpublished at 22:43 BST 12 October
22:43 BST 12 October
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Former Newcastle defender John Anderson on BBC Radio Newcastle: "We spoke about what we are. There's going to be ups, there's going to be downs, it's going to be one of those seasons.
"We were well beaten at Leeds, deserved to be well beat at Leeds. Leeds were by far the better side.
"I don't think the 4-1 scoreline tonight is probably a true reflection of how the game has gone tonight but that just shows where we are.
"We had the opportunity. Fourth was there to be grabbed. I said beforehand it's still early doors but it would have made nice reading seeing a Champions League spot, unfortunately it wasn't to be and there's still an awful lot of hard work to be done."
Analysis: Defensive woes continue for Magpiespublished at 22:37 BST 12 October
22:37 BST 12 October
Emily Salley BBC Sport journalist
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After five years under Eddie Howe, eight points in Newcastle's opening five Premier League games was not a bad start for Matthias Jaissle.
But the signs were there from the start that the Magpies lacked a solid defensive base and those weaknesses were put on show by a ruthless Coventry side.
After Lukas Hornicek's early mistake to give away the penalty, Newcastle were left to chase the game and left acres of space for Coventry to counter-attack into.
Sidiki Cherif was afforded too much time on the ball before he netted the hosts' second, while Joelinton sloppily lost possession as he launched into a tackle before Ellis Simms found the target.
It did not help that Newcastle wasted the numerous chances they had in front of goal.
Matias Fernandez-Pardo had a golden opportunity to tap in an equaliser in the first half from close range, but dummied Jacob Murphy's pass and there was no-one arriving behind to convert.
And the Belgian was not clinical or fast enough to find a way past Thomas later on.
Jaissle will need to come up with a quick solution to solve the issues at both ends of the pitch before his team host Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday (17:30 BST).
Coventry City 4-1 Newcastle United: What Jaissle saidpublished at 22:28 BST 12 October
22:28 BST 12 October
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Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle told BBC Sport: "That's hard. That's punishment in this league. We controlled many phases but it's not enough.
"In the boxes the games are decided. In both boxes we were not clean.
"It's something we need to learn fast.
"The momentum was there. We have a young squad but that shouldn't be an excuse. It was a tough game in general.
"The injured players are hopefully getting more game minutes. Today if you see the whole picture it was not the worst game. I apologise to fans because they deserved a different result."
On Bazoumana Toure's injury: "Let's see. It's too early to say anything. Hopefully it's nothing serious."
Newcastle United have conceded four or more goals in back-to-back Premier League away games for the first time since December 2012 (4-3 loss to Manchester United, 7-3 loss to Arsenal).
Newcastle United have conceded the joint-most penalty goals in the Premier League since the start of last season (seven, level with Burnley) while overall, only Tottenham (127) have shipped more spot-kick goals in the competition than the Magpies (117).
Coventry v Newcastle: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 09:32 BST 12 October
09:32 BST 12 October
Noel Sliney BBC Sport senior journalist
Coventry celebrated their first Premier League goal and points for more than 25 years by beating Nottingham Forest before the international break.
Monday night's visitors Newcastle have won all seven league and cup meetings this century between the two, albeit the clubs haven't faced each other since February 2010.
A pivotal October for Coventry?
The caveat to Coventry's run of four straight league defeats from the start of the season was that it included away games against last season's top two sides. In a more favourable-looking run this month, they have three home fixtures out of four and will face the two teams who sat below them going into the latest round of matches.
Having felled Forest, Coventry are attempting to become the first English side in 127 years to earn consecutive top-flight wins immediately after losing their opening four games without scoring. Derby County are the only club to do so, in 1899, and they rallied to finish sixth.
A far more modern precedent to give Coventry some belief is that three promoted sides have started as badly as them in the Premier League and still avoided relegation.
Head coach Frank Lampard hopes his team can take inspiration from the memory of their most recent Monday night home game, an outstanding 3-1 win over Middlesbrough in February. Coventry were second to Boro going into that fixture after losing a 10-point lead, but victory put them back on top and they pulled away to clinch the Championship title.
"I watch parts of that game back regularly because it was our outstanding game last year considering what was on it," said Lampard. "And now we have to do 38 (sic) versions of that kind of feeling to get things nailed on."
Positive start for Jaissle
Newcastle are playing promoted opponents for the second match in a row, having held off a late fightback to end Hull City's unbeaten start to the season. That result, coupled with a high-tempo first-half display, made partial amends for the dismal 4-1 defeat at Leeds United five days earlier.
Newcastle's defensive vulnerability is clear; they faced a league-high 97 shots across their opening five games.
Nonetheless, a tally of eight points from five games is a solid start under Matthias Jaissle – especially in the wake of a tumultuous summer during which they sold their three highest-profile players.
Despite injuries hindering Newcastle's youthful rebuild, a win on Monday would give Jaissle the joint-second best start by a Magpies manager after six Premier League games.
Sutton's predictions: Coventry v Newcastlepublished at 08:05 BST 12 October
08:05 BST 12 October
Newcastle are an exciting watch with the way they set about games and have so much pace in their team, but I don't think they have much control of matches.
This feels like a great opportunity for Coventry to follow up their first win of the season with another positive result.
Beating Nottingham Forest last time out was such a massive result for the Sky Blues - but can they back it up with another victory?
I am not sure they will. A draw feels like the obvious result to me.
Gossip: Juventus not convinced by Woltemade published at 07:09 BST 9 October
07:09 BST 9 October
Juventus have doubts over 24-year-old Germany striker Nick Woltemade, who is on loan at the club from Newcastle United, and are looking at alternatives, including 25-year-old Monaco and United States forward Folarin Balogun. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external
Meanwhile, Newcastle and Everton are both keen on Galatasaray midfielder Gabriel Sara. The 27-year-old Brazil midfielder spent two years with Norwich City before moving to Turkey. (Webaslan), external
How similar will the table look at the end of the season?published at 07:00 BST 9 October
07:00 BST 9 October
Chris Collinson BBC Sport statistician
Just five games in, it might seem a bit early to pay much attention to the Premier League table - but it's probably more settled than you think.
If we look at the Premier League after five games last season and where teams ultimately ended up, the final table was already starting to take shape as 13 of the 20 sides finished within four places of where they sat even at this early stage (65%).
Eventual champions Arsenal were second, Sunderland were already seventh - where they finished eight months later - and two of the three sides that were relegated were already in the bottom three.
The eventual champions have been in the top two at this point in the past four campaigns, suggesting - potential punishments aside - it will be Manchester City or Arsenal that lifts the trophy.
The top end of the table overall has sometimes settled surprisingly quickly in recent years. The top eight after five games in 2024-25 finished as the top eight at the end of that season (although not in the same order), while the top six in 2019-20 and top seven in 2016-17 were also in place at this early stage.
While being top after five games has not meant much in recent seasons, being bottom certainly has.
Tottenham could well be in trouble once again as the side bottom of the Premier League after five games has been relegated in six of the past seven seasons.
Being bottom this early did not used to be such a bad omen. Between 2013-14 and 2018-19, only one of the six sides that were propping up the table after five games ended up going down - Newcastle in 2015-16 - while Crystal Palace finished as high as 11th in 2017-18.
Looking at the relegation battle more broadly, at least one of the teams in the bottom three at this stage has been relegated in the past eight seasons - so one of Tottenham, Fulham and Coventry City are very likely to be heading to the Championship in May.
The pool of contestants for this season's relegation battle may already be decided too because the three sides that ultimately went down in the past three seasons were all in the bottom six after five games, which would add Bournemouth, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace to the mix.
The last sides to be outside the bottom six at this point but relegated were Leeds United and Southampton in 2022-23, who were both in the top half (seventh and ninth). With their teams currently in eighth and 11th place, Hull City and Ipswich Town fans will hope that is still the case at the end of this campaign.
While the season may well have barely begun, the Premier League table is already starting to take shape.
Jaissle on team fitness, 'leader' Joelinton and Coventrypublished at 15:25 BST 8 October
15:25 BST 8 October
Katie Stafford BBC Sport journalist
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Newcastle United boss Matthias Jaissle has been speaking to the media before Monday's Premier League game against Coventry City at CBS Arena (kick-off 20:00 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen will be out for two months after sustaining a hamstring injury on international duty for France Under-21s.
Jaissle confirmed all internationals will return to training on Friday as he "allowed some of them an extra day" of recovery on Thursday.
He is hopeful "three or four" of the nine players that missed the match against Hull City "are ready to be in the squad" on Monday. He added: "It's helpful, but we need to be smart with load management. Potential to be in the squad but not start."
On the long break: "Unusual long break, but we are all happy. We used the time and it worked in our favour when it came to the injury situations."
He had high praise for Joelinton, who is nearing a return, and said the midfielder "is a leader" who "has qualities on the ball and out of possession". Jaissle added: "We need warriors in the team. We are really happy to have him back training with us."
On Matias Fernandez-Pardo's development: "He has everything to be a top striker. He's technically gifted. I'm 100% sure that he will have a bright future with us. We need to give him time. We need to be patient with him. From us, he's totally getting that. We support him and then you will see that we will get many, many great performances back."
Jaissle said he is "finally settled" in Newcastle after moving into his apartment during the break.
On opponents Coventry: "Every team is capable of winning against every opponent. Coventry have the momentum, as they won their last match, and confidence. They also have quality and a clear playing style. If we perform at our best, then it will be difficult to beat us. We want to make it as difficult for them as possible." He added that Sky Blues head coach Frank Lampard "is a pure legend" and one of the players he looked up to.
In response to Manchester City's guilty verdict: "As a manager of another club, I am not able to judge and it's not in my job description to judge. The authorities are taking care of it and there's a clear process."
Gossip: Newcastle favourites to sign Morton from Lyonpublished at 06:39 BST 8 October
06:39 BST 8 October
Newcastle United are favourites to beat Nottingham Forest to the signing of Lyon midfielder Tyler Morton. The 23-year-old is impressing in France after leaving Liverpool last year. (Football Insider), external
BBC Radio Newcastle has been looking back at some of the key names who have defined the takeover era so far, with former boss Eddie Howe coming out top.
When the takeover happened, there were all sorts of rumours of high profile managers taking charge at St. James' Park.
Steve Bruce remained for a few games, but it was quite clear he wasn't going to last, but who would replace him? Zinedine Zidane, Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte were all linked with the job.
In hindsight, Howe was the perfect man for the job at the time.
Considering spending restraints and all, there aren't many managers who could have saved Newcastle from relegation, secured Champions League football and won a domestic trophy.
Those celebrations on the streets of the city up to Town Moor after the League Cup were seismic, and whether it was convincing stars like Kieran Trippier to join the club or developing players like Joelinton, Eddie Howe was the leader who delivered it all.
The end of his tenure might have come with some sections of the fanbase turning on Howe, but I think even his biggest critic will celebrate his reign as one of, if not the most successful in the club's modern history.
I think even his departure tells a tale that defines the era. He simply gave his all until he couldn't give any more. He didn't turn on the club or lash out at the hierarchy, he just slipped away very quietly and let the club move on to its new era.
Find out who were chosen as the other defining names of the past five years by hitting play above or on BBC Sounds here
Gossip: Bayern monitering Pope's futurepublished at 08:02 BST 7 October
08:02 BST 7 October
Ajax's Dutch defender Aaron Bouwman, 19, is on a list of young players Newcastle are monitoring before the next two transfer windows. (Newcastle Chronicle), external
Bayern are monitoring Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope as the 34-year-old's contract is set to run out next summer. (Football Insider), external
Rival clubs want range of punishments for Man Citypublished at 07:09 BST 7 October
07:09 BST 7 October
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A number of Premier League clubs want Manchester City to be hit with both "retrospective punishments" and sanctions for the future for their mass financial rule-breaking, sources have told BBC Sport.
An independent commission found City guilty of all charges relating to breaches of the Premier League's financial regulations between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons.
City have appealed against the verdict, while the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is poised to look at the findings to see if there may be any suggestions of potential misconduct.
However, there is said to be a consensus among a group of top-flight club executives that if City's appeal is unsuccessful, the sanctions should make reparations for the period when they broke the rules, while also limiting their powers in future.
There is also a feeling from at least four Premier League boardrooms that a "one-hit" points deduction resulting in relegation to the Championship would be an insufficient punishment given the severity of City's wrongdoing.
Jaissle embracing baptism of firepublished at 09:17 BST 2 October
09:17 BST 2 October
Ciaran Kelly Newcastle United reporter
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It was still a baptism of fire at Newcastle for Matthias Jaissle, who had never previously managed in the Premier League, after predecessor Eddie Howe stepped down.
Jaissle insists friend Thomas Tuchel "didn't need to warn" him about what was coming in the top flight, but he had just three weeks to prepare for the visit of Liverpool on the opening weekend and the squad was in flux.
Captain Bruno Guimaraes was about to follow Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali out of the exit door and join Arsenal for £75m.
Although Newcastle would end up making eight signings, they were all aged 24 and under as the club went from having one of the most experienced sides in the Premier League to the youngest almost overnight.
It was a huge amount of change in a short space of time.
There has also been a spate of injuries to key players, but Jaissle has only lost one of his opening seven matches - a chastening 4-1 defeat at Leeds United.
"There were elements in games where we saw a lot of the things we were looking for," he said. "There were also phases in games where we were not happy and satisfied, so there's still a lot of potential that we can improve."
Jaissle accepts it has been "tougher than expected" to "get stuff into the players' heads" given pre-season was "so short and packed with friendly matches we couldn't change", adding: "Considering all these things, we're doing good."
It feels like there will be ups and downs throughout, given the age of the side, but Jaissle has been struck by the backing of supporters and has quickly settled into life on Tyneside.
He moved out of a hotel into a new home earlier this week and has ventured into the city to sample a handful of restaurants - but only to celebrate wins.
Following the 2-1 victory over Hull City at St James' Park last time out, he even paid for a supporter's birthday meal.
"I really love the fans and the people here," he adds.
'A brand new visual identity for the club'published at 19:30 BST 1 October
19:30 BST 1 October
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Newcastle's chief marketing officer Steven Taylor has been speaking to BBC Radio Newcastle about the club's new crest.
He explained: "It's been an extensive process. It's an exercise that the club and team has undertaken with enormous, care, passion and love.
"With the view to deliver a crest for our team in the future but also delivers for the brief by the fans.
"Retaining the heritage of the crest and the components, like the castle, shield and lion was incredibly important to our fans. When we went through the consultation, that brief was incredibly clear, but over 85% of the survey understood the need to refine the crest and make sure it was futureproofed.
"We're introducing a new brand visual identity for the club.
"This is now our official club crest, they will all gradually be replaced across the stadium. Digitally, this is immediate and we're introducing a limited retail capsule so fans will be able to buy limited edition clothing with the new crest.
"The last home game of this season will be the first look at the crest on a plain shirt."
'Every setback also has a positive' - Jaisslepublished at 16:44 BST 1 October
16:44 BST 1 October
Ciaran Kelly Newcastle United reporter
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Matthias Jaissle points to his neck.
"I had a tumour when I was five years old," the Newcastle United head coach says. "Here in my neck so I couldn't move it anymore.
"That was a period where I already learned a lot about life, how important it is to be healthy, and how grateful you can be to be healthy and to follow your dream.
"It was not clear that I could play football as a kid anymore."
He did not elaborate further, but such perspective would be needed.
Jaissle, like so many, visualised one day becoming a professional footballer, but he was among the rare few to actually go on to do so.
The former Hoffenheim defender even felt he was on the verge of a senior call up to the German national team at one stage, only to suffer a serious knee injury.
He was just 20 at the time.
Jaissle refused to give up, and "kept the dream for a lot longer than the doctors did", but the setback ultimately curtailed his career and he retired a few years later in 2014.
It left him in a dark place, as he previously detailed in an interview with BBC Sport, but the "wounds" he experienced in life have shaped him.
"That makes you the person you are, whatever aspect it is, with the belief you can overcome every obstacle," he says.
"Every setback also has a positive side. If you overcome these challenges then you become stronger, more resilient."
This outlook gave Jaissle a head start in his second career, but he did not necessarily plan on being a coach. Not at first.
Ralf Rangnick, his former manager at Hoffenheim, invited him on to a training programme at RB Leipzig, where his mentor was working at the time, to sample life behind the scenes at the club.
Jaissle was due to be redeployed in a new department every six weeks and started his placement as an assistant youth team coach to ex team-mate Sebastien Hoeness, who now manages Stuttgart.
He was pencilled in to spend time with the club's sporting director and figures from their administrative, commercial and marketing departments.
But he never ended up doing so.
"I didn't move on," Jaissle says. "After two weeks, wow, I felt joy back in life."
