George Caulkin

Arsenal once decided Bruno Guimaraes was not the answer. But now they have made him of the biggest investments of the Mikel Arteta era

Newcastle's new coach speaks about the "big challenge" he has taken on but why he is doing so with "optimism"

The 24-year-old played under Matthias Jaissle, Newcastle's new head coach, at both FC Liefering and Red Bull Salzburg.

We surveyed the fans and writers for each club. This is how they are feeling - and what George Caulkin thinks about it all...

After losing their stars, they are about to step into the unknown

After Eddie Howe's departure, Matthias Jaissle hasn't had long to prepare his Newcastle United side for the new season...

The Premier League: There’s plenty to dislike about it and there’s nothing like it. Here we are, coming back for more

‘I can feel it,’ fan Mel says. ‘We’re going to have a good season.’ Maybe it is the drink talking, but Leeds mean business

Mel describes himself as “buzzing” as he waits and wobbles in an unfeasibly long queue outside Graveleys Fish & Chips. It is an hour before kick-off at Elland Road and Mel has enjoyed “a couple” of pints which, as everybody knows, is code for several, and he is craving something battered and deep-fried to either soak up the alcohol or gently pickle in it. “We've made some decent signings,” he says/sways. “It feels like we've got a chance. We're managing to not f*** things up.” The last sentence is accompanied by a tone of incredulity, which turns out to be…

Newcastle have been the fourth-highest global spenders this summer in a transfer window that has completely reshaped their squad