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Jaissle earns first win as Newcastle coach against West Brom

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 8:54 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Jaissle earns first win as Newcastle coach against West Brom
Summary

Matthias Jaissle secured his first competitive victory as Newcastle head coach with a win against West Brom. The match took place on August 26, 2026, following a previous draw against Liverpool, where Newcastle displayed resilience despite the transitional phase of the squad. This win comes after Jaissle expressed disappointment over negative perceptions surrounding the team. The victory sets a positive tone moving forward as the team looks to build on this momentum.

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  • •Jaissle's first competitive win since replacing Eddie Howe.
  • •Newcastle previously drew against Liverpool.
  • •The match was played on August 26, 2026.
  • •Jaissle aims to turn around perceptions of the young squad.
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  • 8:54 PMThe Guardian Sport — Barnes settles stormer to hand Jaissle first Newcastle win against West Brom
What they're saying
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Around this time last week Matthias Jaissle spoke of his “disappointment” at the “negativity” surrounding a transitional young Newcastle side. Fast forward seven days and a team slightly unlucky to have been held to a draw at home by Liverpool on Sunday have now provided Jaissle with his first competitive win since replacing Eddie Howe as head coach. Continue reading...

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