NUFC's Future Stars: 6 Mags with the Most Potential 🚀

👋 How good was Lewis Miley!? Sunday’s FA Cup third-round victory over Bromley offered a glimpse of the club’s future talent.

It seems like a great time to take a look some of the most promising youngsters at the club right now.

In this weeks Pitch Notes 👇

• 🌟 A look at the young talents making their mark at Newcastle.

• ⚽ Newcastle look to complete a rare double over Wolves before they take on Eddie’s former club.

• 🗣️ Howe speaks out about Barnes’ future at St. James' Park amid transfer speculation.

📣 THE MAIN STORY

The Magpies' Next Generation: Stars in the Making 🌟

The Magpies have a brilliant group of young players ready to make their mark on the first team.

Here’s a closer look at the rising stars you’ll want to keep an eye on 👇

Lewis Miley, 18

Miley was the standout performer against Bromley, scoring a sensational goal that highlighted his technical ability and composure well beyond his years - can you believe he’s only 19!?

The local lad continues to build on last season’s breakout campaign, where he became Newcastle’s youngest-ever Premier League debutant and even featured in the Champions League.

It’s clear Miley is ready and eager to take on a bigger role in the team going forward.

Alfie Harrison, 19

Though Harrison didn’t feature in the FA Cup clash, the central midfielder remains a top prospect after joining from Manchester City almost a year ago.

He played a key role in their Under-18 Premier League title-winning campaign in 2022/23, showcasing his talent as a dynamic central midfielder.

Harrison carried that form into the following season, racking up eight goals and four assists before making the switch to St. James’ Park.

Alex Murphy, 20

The Irish defender, capable of playing both left-back and centre-back, has already made his Premier League debut and captained Ireland at the youth level.

With his versatility and defensive reliability, Murphy made the team sheet in Sunday’s FA Cup 3rd round and is knocking on the door for more minutes.

Trevan Sanusi, 17

Sunday marked a huge milestone for Sanusi, as he made his professional debut late in the game against Bromley.

The direct and skilful winger, who joined from Birmingham City, has impressed with his performances at youth level and is now making his first steps into the senior side.

With Man City reported to have been after him at Birmingham & England youth appearances already under his belt, Sanusi’s potential is undeniable.

Garang Kuol, 20

Kuol arrived on Tyneside from Australia in early 2023 after an eye-catching performance at the Qatar World Cup, where he became the youngest-ever player to represent Australia on that stage.

Garang Kuol’s journey at Newcastle United has been a challenging one, but the young Australian remains a player with enormous potential.

His early loan spells, however, didn’t go as planned, most recently Kuol found himslef struggling for minutes in a struggling FC Volendam side.

Most recently, a quad tear further disrupted his development, but at just 20 years old, Kuol has time on his side and the raw talent to succeed.

William Osula, 21

Osula made his presence well known on Sunday with a stunning solo first goal in black and white.

The Danish forward looked sharp and hungry, showing glimpses of his ability to be a valuable replacement for the injured Callum Wilson.

With more injuries and opportunities bound to come, he’s made a great case for a little more first-team action during the second half of the season.

The future is looking bright!

🤔 TOON TRIVIA

How old was Lewis Miley when he became Newcastle’s youngest ever Premier League player?

Read to the end to find the answer.

⏩ THE WEEK AHEAD

A Double Header at St. James' 🏟️

After a hard-fought 2-1 victory at Molineux earlier this season, a win this evening would mark the first time since 1905/06 that Newcastle have completed a league double over Wolves.

Our recent record against them is strong, with four wins in our last six meetings, and Wolves have never kept a Premier League clean sheet at St. James' Park.

Add to that our five-game winning streak, and we're in prime position to keep the momentum going.

We're back at St. James' again on Saturday to take on Eddie Howe's former club, where the Cherries haven't won since 2017.

Isak is currently chasing an incredible milestone, aiming to become the 4th player ever to score in 8 consecutive Premier League matches.

Meanwhile, Jacob Murphy has been an assisting machine this season, setting up Isak five times and leading the team with six assists overall.

Injury Updates 🤕

After picking up an thigh injury in the cup game at the weekend, Harvey Barnes is set be out for around a month.

Both Callum Wilson & Nick Pope are both making progress and close to returning but are unlikely to be back for the Wolves fixture.

📰 IN OTHER NEWS

• 🗣️ Barnes’ Future at NUFC - Amid transfer speculation, Howe has reassured Harvey Barnes that he has a future at St. James' Park, praising his performances and valuable contributions as a substitute - stating “he could easily get a run in the team”.

• 🏆 Lasses Cup Victory - A long-range goal from Jasmine McQuade secured Newcastle United Women’s place in the fifth round of the Women's FA Cup after a 1-0 home win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

• 🔙 Jamie Miley Recalled - The 20-year-old midfielder, who made eight appearances during his time with Sky Bet League Two side Newport, has been recalled after a successful loan spell.

👋 Thanks for reading, thats all for this week - you can catch up on anything you might have missed over on our website. 

P.S. The answer to Toon Trivia is 17 years and 27 days old.