Newcastle appoint Matthias Jaissle as new manager

Newcastle United have confirmed the appointment of Matthias Jaissle as the club’s new head coach following the departure of Eddie Howe. The 38-year-old former Al Ahli boss, who met up with the players at their preseason training camp in Spain’s La Manga over the weekend, has started work after the relevant paperwork was finally completed. Newcastle are reported to have paid significant compensation to Al Ahli, in excess of £9 million to secure Jaissle’s services on a four-year deal.

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Havertz stunner sees Chelsea into last 16 with win over Salzburg

Chelsea reached the Champions League knockout stages with a game to spare after Kai Havertz’s stunning second-half strike helped to see off Red Bull Salzburg. The Blues now cannot be caught by either the Austrian champions or AC Milan, meaning they have the luxury of being able to rest players in the final group game at home to Dinamo Zagreb.

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Lewandowski hits hat-trick as Bayern blitz past Salzburg

Bayern Munich made home advantage count as they hit RB Salzburg for seven at the Allianz Arena. Robert Lewandowski scored a first half hat-trick, Thomas Muller bagged a brace while Leroy Sane and Serge Gnabry also found the net. Maurits Kjaergaard scored a consolation goal for the Austrians.

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Coman saves Bayern’s blushes to draw with Salzburg

Kingsley Coman struck a last-minute equaliser as Bayern Munich drew 1-1 at RB Salzburg in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. The Austrian side were up for the fight this evening and showed no fear as they went toe to toe with the Bundesliga giants Bayern.

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