With the international break finally coming to an end, excitement is at a fever pitch as Newcastle United travel to Leeds in a crunch Championship clash tomorrow afternoon.
It will be the first time in six years that Elland Road will host a sellout crowd in a league fixture as two of the second tier’s form teams meet on a frosty afternoon in Yorkshire.
The Magpies’ preparation has largely been perfect, winning seven of their past league games, though reports from the Sun have raised cause for concern.
They’ve revealed star forward Dwight Gayle was involved in a nightclub brawl in Liverpool, reportedly being knocked unconscious while celebrating Jamaal Lascelles’ birthday.
Since signing from Crystal Palace, the 26-year-old has taken to life on Tyneside well, notching 11 goals and being voted the PFA Fans’ Player of the Month in October.
While a certain Aleksandar Mitrovic is waiting in the wings for a central striking berth, the revelations are unlikely to go down too well with Rafa Benitez ahead of tomorrow’s game.
Here’s how Twitter saw it.
Gayle attacked in Liverpool for talking about how much money he makes. Jesus Christ, some people are really sad #NUFC
— 🐧N🦇I🦅C🐥K🐦Y🦉 (@fORgEtMeAlWays_) November 19, 2016
https://twitter.com/Teknofish/status/799949294560231424
I'm reading a lot of stuff about Gayle being KTFO last weekend but looks fine in recent training photos. What's going on here? #nufc
— ĐɆ₣ł₦ł₮ɆⱠɎ ₲Ɽ₳VɎ (@OnlyBloodyDavid) November 19, 2016
They should have taken Mitro with them 👊🏻 https://t.co/4ulu5jNdsE
— Richy 🖤🤍 (@lostrichy) November 19, 2016
Not great if Gayle stories are true. Rafa will be fuming! #nufc
— NUFC.org (@NUFC_org) November 19, 2016
Liverpool fans: look Dwight Gayle, I should let him have a nice night out with the lads
Also Liverpool fans: Remember Crystanbul pic.twitter.com/5ZX9JwqeO7
— Outsiders (@Outsiders_Footy) November 19, 2016
https://twitter.com/__Stiva/status/799957550234030080
