Why can’t Newcastle buy success?

The Athletic FC Podcast

01/15/24

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There was a sense of inevitability at St. James' Park on Saturday when Kevin De Bruyne entered the arena.

So why can't Newcastle United, the-so-called “richest club in the world” match Manchester City spending power and have their own selection of superstars to call on from the bench?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Newcastle United writer Chris Waugh and Mark Critchley to analyse.

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Additional Production by Jay Beale

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

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Adam Leventhal returns to preview matchweek 16 of the Premier League.

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Guests: Nick Miller, Jon Mackenzie, Jacob Whitehead

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Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

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