What is the current status of Newcastle's European campaign?

Newcastle's European campaign began on a losing note two weeks ago with a defeat at home to Barcelona.

How have Union Saint-Gilloise performed recently?

Union Saint-Gilloise, the Belgian champions, have impressed recently, winning 3-1 against PSV Eindhoven and making it into the Champions League main draw for the first time.

Who is the manager of Union Saint-Gilloise?

The manager of Union Saint-Gilloise is Sébastien Pocognoli, a former Belgium left-back who spent three seasons at West Brom and was loaned to Brighton.

Home / Sports / Newcastle Seeks Redemption Against Belgian Champions Union Saint-Gilloise

Newcastle Seeks Redemption Against Belgian Champions Union Saint-Gilloise

1 Oct

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Summary

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe demands better performance from players
Union Saint-Gilloise, the Belgian champions, pose a tough challenge
Newcastle's European campaign began with a loss to Barcelona

Newcastle Seeks Redemption Against Belgian Champions Union Saint-Gilloise

As of October 1st, 2025, Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is demanding a better performance from his players when they face Belgian champions Union Saint-Gilloise in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Howe's team has had a slow start to the season, with only one Premier League win so far, and their European campaign began with a loss to Barcelona two weeks ago.

Howe is hoping the recent 2-1 defeat at home to Arsenal will serve as motivation for his players, rather than a "hangover." The manager is also dealing with an injury to Tino Livramento, the England full-back who was carried off the field in the Arsenal game. Newcastle is seeking a second opinion on the knee injury, and Howe chose not to share the initial assessment.