Three years after Saudi Arabia bought Newcastle United FC, only now are the full seismic consequences hitting home for English football. Civil war engulfs the world’s richest domestic football competition,

Newcastle host Brighton on Saturday, looking to end a run of three EPL games without a win.  The Magpies were held to a goalless draw by struggling Everton in the last game before the international break,

Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Brighton & Hove Albion today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.