Officers in riot gear and with shields confronted about 100 protesters, some of whom wore hoods and scarves to cover their faces, after they broke away from a main demonstration and appeared to be trying to reach the Santagiulia Olympic ice hockey rink. A group of protesters also set off smoke bombs and firecrackers about half a mile (800 metres) from the Olympic Village, where around 1,500 athletes are staying. Six people were arrested during the altercation, according to police sources. The main demonstration saw an estimated 10,000 people taking to the streets of Milan on Saturday, on the first full day of the Winter Olympics, to protest against the environmental, economic and social impact of the Games. Read more: Follow all the updates from the Winter Olympics in Italy Olympic infrastructure projects criticised The march was organised by grassroots unions, housing-rights groups and social centre community activists. Protesters carried cardboard cutouts of trees to represent the trees that were felled to build the new bobsled run in Cortina for the Olympics, arguing that infrastructure projects like this have damaged the environment in mountain communities. "They bypassed the laws that usually are needed for major infrastructure projects, citing urgency for the Games," one protester said, adding that he was concerned that the private company organising the event would eventually pass on debt to Italian taxpayers. The International Olympic Committee argues that the Games largely use existing facilities, making them more sustainable. Read more:Opening ceremony crowd ignored plea not to booOlympics hit by penis enhancement controversyBest pictures from the Olympics opening day Police brought the splinter group of violent protesters under control before the main demonstration finished, according to Italian news agency ANSA. 'ICE out' signs Some protesters said they were opposed to the deployment of US immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) agents to Italy to provide security to the US delegation of athletes, following previous protests in the buildup to the Games. US Homeland Security Investigations, an ICE unit that focuses on cross-border crimes, often sends officers to events abroad like the Olympics to help with security. The ICE unit used to crack down on immigration in the US is known as Enforcement and Removal Operations, and there is no indication its officers have been deployed to Italy.

Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her own home near Tucson, Arizona, on the evening of 31 January, and was reported missing the next day after she did not turn up at church. Law enforcement officials have concluded that she was kidnapped, but the Pima County Sheriff's Department said it has not identified any suspects or people of interest in the case. On Saturday, a week after her mother's disappearance, the NBC News Today co-anchor posted a video on Instagram where she urged those believed to be holding Ms Guthrie to return her. "We received your message and we understand," she said, joined by her siblings Cameron and Annie. "We beg you now to return our mother to us, so that we can celebrate with her." "This is the only way we will have peace," she added. "This is very valuable to us, and we will pay." Savannah Guthrie was referring to a message sent to the Tucson-based television station KOLD on Friday, according to Kevin Smith, a spokesperson for the FBI office in Phoenix. KOLD said it received an email related to the Guthrie case on social media that day but declined to share details about its contents as the FBI conducted its review. The station was one of several news outlets that received alleged ransom letters during the week. Sky's US correspondent Martha Kelner said that "this is obviously a huge mystery still", noting that there are "no suspects and no persons of interest in this case". While it's still unclear who the sender is, she added it appears they "used the same secure server to hide their IP address" and that the new note "the senders believe will indicate to investigators that they are the same person or people that sent the original note". Read more from Sky News:Gordon Brown says he was 'betrayed' by MandelsonDozens of flood warnings issued in UK It comes after it emerged that police investigating Ms Guthrie's disappearance were searching for a vehicle or vehicles that may be connected to her case. A spokesperson for the convenience store chain Circle K told NBC News on Friday that officers visited one of their stores after "receiving a tip regarding a vehicle of interest, and our team has provided them access to the store's surveillance video". Sky News has contacted the Pima County Sheriff's Department for comment.

Lord Mandelson, his ex-business secretary, has been accused of sharing market-sensitive information with the US sex offender after the 2008 global financial crisis. Mr Brown has since been asked about how he felt about his former colleague's behaviour, to which he replied he was "shocked, sad, angry, betrayed, let down". "All of the information he passed on... the papers by other advisers were commercially sensitive; this was financially secret information," Mr Brown said. "It meant that Britain was at risk because of that, the currency was at risk, some of the trading that would happen would be speculative as a result of that. "There's no doubt that huge commercial damage could have been done and perhaps was done." On Saturday afternoon, a top corporate and financial crime lawyer visited Lord Mandelson's house near Regent's Park, London. Adrian Darbishire KC arrived at the property shortly before midday, before leaving around 90 minutes later. Lord Mandelson's representatives have been contacted for comment. He has previously said: "I was wrong to believe Epstein following his conviction [in 2008 for procuring a child for prostitution and of soliciting a prostitute] and to continue my association with him afterwards. "I apologise unequivocally for doing so to the women and girls who suffered." It comes as police investigating claims of misconduct in a public office by Lord Mandelson have concluded their searches of two of his properties - in Camden, north London, and in Wiltshire. The Metropolitan Police said the criminal investigation is "complex" and will require a "significant amount of further evidence gathering and analysis". Mr Brown spoke after emails released as part of the Epstein files revealed the correspondence between Lord Mandelson and the paedophile financier. In the messages, the former Labour peer appears to brief Epstein on internal discussions at the heart of UK government, including giving him advance notice of a €500bn EU bank bailout in 2010. He also told him he was "trying hard" to change government policy on bankers' bonuses. The then chancellor Alistair Darling announced a 50% "super tax" on bonuses in December 2009, in a bid to prevent pay being inflated by taxpayer-funded bailouts. The documents further suggest that Epstein sent money to Lord Mandelson and his partner, Reinaldo Avila da Silva. Lord Mandelson twice resigned from government amid controversy under Tony Blair, before Mr Brown brought him back into the cabinet. "I made mistakes, I regret it, it shouldn't have happened," Mr Brown said. He said he and his colleagues had been betrayed by Lord Mandelson. But, he added, "the biggest betrayal was of the women and girls that were trafficked, that were exploited, that were treated as less than human". He said Sir Keir Starmer had likewise made a mistake by appointing Lord Mandelson as Britain's ambassador to the US last year. "Keir Starmer was misled and he was betrayed," Mr Brown said. "He has clearly said it was the wrong decision, and it was the wrong decision. Just as I made a mistake, he made a mistake." But the ex-prime minister also hailed the current one as a man of "integrity". He blamed a "systemic failure" in vetting for Lord Mandelson's appointment. "Mandelson, of course, did appear... to have an unblemished record as the trade commissioner for four years," he said. "Nobody had ever heard of Epstein in the government, and nobody knew of any friendship between Epstein and Mandelson at that time." Read more:What do the Epstein files say about Lord Peter Mandelson?Police search Peter Mandelson's properties A government spokesperson said: "The shameful and disgraceful behaviour revealed this week is wholly incompatible with public service, and it is right that no one is above accountability... We have already strengthened the Ministerial Code... But Gordon Brown is right that further action is needed in light of what has emerged this week - and we have already begun urgent work on how we can do more." 'If he doesn't get rid of McSweeney, he's lost the confidence of PLP' On Saturday, MP for Kingston upon Hull East, Karl Turner, called for Downing Street chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, to go following the Mandelson accusations. Many Labour MPs blame Mr McSweeney for the decision to appoint Lord Mandelson. He told Sky News: "If the prime minister doesn't get rid of Mr McSweeney, he's lost the confidence of the PLP, it's as simple as that, I don't want it to be the case but it's true." He said before that: "This prime minister would do well to listen to Gordon Brown. I think Gordon Brown should be brought in, actually, to sort out this mess and come up with a plan to clean politics up. "I think that is something that Gordon would be willing to do, I think the prime minister ought to use him in that regard."

After France dismantled Ireland in Thursday's tournament opener, England were tasked with underscoring their status as chief rivals to the reigning champions - a challenge they rose to in ruthless fashion. Arundell celebrated his first Test start since the 2023 World Cup by running in three first-half tries and there were also touch downs for Ben Earl, Toe Roebuck and Tommy Freeman, as well as a penalty try. Men's Six Nations 2026: Fixtures and schedule | StandingsNot got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW 📺 Wales were architects of their own downfall, buckling time and again under England's brutal dominance that saw the vistors reduced to 13 men in the first period after Nicky Smith and Dewi Lake were sent to the sin bin. Wales may have arrived at Twickenham with expectations at an unprecedented low, but this drubbing offered another sobering reality check for Steve Tandy's squad, with the magnitude of the task of reviving Welsh rugby laid bare. For Steve Borthwick and England, a comprehensive bonus‑point win - their 12th successive Test victory - offered the latest measure of their continued progress ahead of next week's Calcutta Cup trip to a wounded Scotland. England put sorry Wales to the sword England ticked along at a point a minute from the outset. George Ford followed his early penalty with a miss‑pass that released Arundell in the corner for his first, establishing a 10-0 lead inside eight minutes. Prop Smith paid the price for persistent Welsh infringements when he was sent to the bin on 17 minutes, and his captain Lake followed him 30 seconds later for cynically bringing down a maul, leaving the visitors down to 13. It took England seconds to exploit the numerical advantage, Ford and Arundell combining again as the winger gathered the fly‑half's cross‑field kick to touch down unopposed for his second. Wales ultimately conceded 12 points with Smith and Lake off the field, Earl marauding down the touchline and over in the corner for England's third midway through the first half. Even when restored to their full complement, there was no respite for Wales. Fraser Dingwall pounced on a handling error in the Welsh backline, shifting the ball immediately to Arundell, who streaked clear of Aaron Wainwright to complete his hat‑trick. England picked up where they left off early in the second half, with Tom Roebuck carving through Wales to add a fifth try for the hosts. Twickenham roared to salute England captain Maro Itoje as he came off the bench for his first appearance since the passing of his mother. But he was on the field only seconds before being sent to the bin for repeated infringements caused by mounting Welsh pressure, which finally yielded a score when Josh Adams gathered a cross‑field kick to touch down and spare the visitors' blushes. Henry Pollock saw a try ruled out for a foot in touch, only for England to be awarded a penalty after Taine Plumtree's tackle on the forward was deemed high. After seeing a score chalked off for a Luke Cowan‑Dickie neck roll at the breakdown, Tommy Freeman had the final word when he went over in the corner to add a final coat of gloss to an England victory that was sealed with ease. Ford: We left a bit out there Player of the match - England fly-half George Ford - told ITV: "We're obviously delighted with the result, and by and large I thought the performance was good. "There's a tad bit of frustration in that as well. We wanted a good start, a decent performance, and we got that. "The start of a Test match is always massive. First 10, 15, 20 minutes tactically to get a foothold in the game and put your stamp on it. "We're trying to put bits of our game together, we want a really good defence, kicking game, set-piece, all to give us attacking opportunities. The more we create, the more we'll take. "We probably left a bit out there today. It's always tough at Murrayfield, but we'll look forward to it. We always love going up there. We'll give it our best shot." Borthwick: Plenty of room for improvement England head coach Steve Borthwick: "Defensively, we were excellent. We know Wales have got so many dangerous players and pace out wide, and we shut them down really well. "Our kicking game was good and the set-piece did a good job, but there's plenty of room for improvement. "What is really pleasing is we created loads of opportunities and we can get better at converting those. "Especially in that second half, we didn't convert the opportunities in the manner I would like us to. There is plenty for us to go and work on." 'Self-inflicted' elements to Wales defeat Wales head coach Steve Tandy: "We're really frustrated. Through the autumn and working with the group, I've loved it. But we're more disappointed with ourselves today. "Today, a lot of what happened was self-inflicted. We felt we were in a good place, but to lose when having four yellow cards and being very inaccurate with the ball, you are always going to fall behind on the scoreboard. "It's part of the game. And part of our journey of where we need to go. We are where we are for a reason. "Ultimately, we're really disappointed with our performance tonight. England are in a really good spot, bit we're bitterly disappointed." What's next? England travel to Murrayfield to face Scotland for the Calcutta Cup on February 14 at 4.40pm, while Wales host defending champions France in Cardiff on February 15 at 3.10pm.

Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her own home near Tucson, Arizona, on the evening of 31 January, and was reported missing the next day after she did not turn up at church. Law enforcement officials have concluded that she was kidnapped, but the Pima County Sheriff's Department said it has not identified any suspects or people of interest in the case. On Saturday, a week after her mother's disappearance, the NBC News Today co-anchor posted a video on Instagram where she urged those believed to be holding Ms Guthrie to return her. "We received your message and we understand," she said, joined by her siblings Cameron and Annie. "We beg you now to return our mother to us, so that we can celebrate with her." "This is the only way we will have peace," she added. "This is very valuable to us, and we will pay." Savannah Guthrie was referring to a message sent to the Tucson-based television station KOLD on Friday, according to Kevin Smith, a spokesperson for the FBI office in Phoenix. KOLD said it received an email related to the Guthrie case on social media that day but declined to share details about its contents as the FBI conducted its review. The station was one of several news outlets that received alleged ransom letters during the week. Sky's US correspondent Martha Kelner said that "this is obviously a huge mystery still", noting that there are "no suspects and no persons of interest in this case". While it's still unclear who the sender is, she added it appears they "used the same secure server to hide their IP address" and that the new note "the senders believe will indicate to investigators that they are the same person or people that sent the original note". Read more from Sky News:Gordon Brown says he was 'betrayed' by MandelsonDozens of flood warnings issued in UK It comes after it emerged that police investigating Ms Guthrie's disappearance were searching for a vehicle or vehicles that may be connected to her case. A spokesperson for the convenience store chain Circle K told NBC News on Friday that officers visited one of their stores after "receiving a tip regarding a vehicle of interest, and our team has provided them access to the store's surveillance video". Sky News has contacted the Pima County Sheriff's Department for comment.

The Canadian-American singer, 80, apologised to fans in a post on his official website on Friday night. He said it is "not the time" to be playing live shows and said he had "decided to take a break". Young was due to go on tour this summer with dates scheduled for locations including Manchester, Glasgow, Woodstock in Oxfordshire, and Cork. 'I'm sorry to let you down' A message posted to the Neil Young Archives website read: "I have decided to take a break and will not be touring Europe this time. "Thanks to everyone who bought tickets. I'm sorry to let you down, but this is not the time. "I do love playing live and being with you and The Chrome Hearts. Love, Neil. Be well." He was due to perform with his backing band, The Chrome Hearts, who he started playing with in 2024. The tour was due to begin in June, at the Eden Project in Cornwall, finishing in Lucca, Italy, in July. His now cancelled dates had also included Nancy in France, Weert in the Netherlands, and Zottegem in Belgium. Young has scooped multiple awards in his six-decade career, including two Grammys and nine Juno Awards. Read more from Sky News:Over 80 flood warnings issued in UKTrump says he didn't make mistake over Obamas video He has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice, once in 1995 as a solo artist, then again as part of rock band Buffalo Springfield in 1997. His well-known hits include Cinamon Girl, Like A Hurricane and Rockin' In The Free World. Last year, he headlined Glastonbury and performed at BST Hyde Park.

Sir Keir Starmer is fighting for his career amid one of the biggest political scandals of the century. Harriet thinks the prime minister could be brought down after he appointed Peter Mandelson as the US ambassador, despite knowing about his friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. So can Starmer find the strength to turn a corner, reset his whole team, and admit he was wrong? Or is it too late? Harriet thinks his tone this week made him look "gullible and naive". And what does the fiasco say about politics and the establishment as a whole? Beth, Ruth, and Harriet explain how Peter Mandelson created a network of people he relied upon in politics and the media. Peter Mandelson denies any wrongdoing and has apologised to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein. You can WhatsApp the podcast at 07934 200 444 or email electoraldysfunction@sky.uk. And if you didn't know, you can also watch Beth, Ruth, and Harriet on YouTube.

Carrick's high-stakes audition couldn't have started better Manchester United have won four Premier League games in a row for the first time since February 2024 under Erik ten Hag. It's taken two years, but it seems like Michael Carrick has cracked it. He was true to form post-match, calm and controlled in his exchanges with reporters, emphasising that nothing has been achieved yet. He's right, tangibly it hasn't. But for these long-suffering United fans, the gift of four on the bounce will feel like a lottery win. These are heady times, given what came before. Carrick's United have already eclipsed last season's points total with over a third of the season remaining. It's impossible to overstate the underperformance in the 18 months preceding his appointment, but equally important to highlight the impact since. Man Utd 2-0 Tottenham - Match report & highlights Casemiro is in his best form as a United player. Luke Shaw is also rolling back the years. Diogo Dalot looks transformed. And the decision to leave Kobbie Mainoo out in the cold for so long by the previous regime is looking sillier by the week. Combined, the team have scored 10 goals in four under Carrick, and conceded just four. The improvement across the board is as obvious on the eye as it is measured by results. Man Utd's decision makers have plenty to ponder if this upturn is here to stay.Laura Hunter Difficult irony to Romero's latest eruption Cristian Romero as captain is a problem for Thomas Frank, despite him not wanting to admit it. Continually, Romero has proved himself to be unreliable and reckless. And now he's surely also beginning to lose some of the respect of his team-mates, sent off for the second time this season at the cost of a four-game suspension. He's the first player to be sent off twice in the Premier League this season. Some might argue he should not have even started the game at Old Trafford given his midweek rant about the Tottenham squad's "disgraceful depth", but Frank backed him. He badly let his manager down. Now he's lost the moral high ground too. There is something awfully ironic about a player so troubled by Tottenham's lack of options that he took to social media to spell out his gripe publicly, who himself is now unavailable to feature for his team until mid-March. Romero has one red card for every 25 games he has played for the club. Those in glass houses should not throw stones - the defender would be wise to remember that.Laura Hunter Has Gyokeres found a new role at Arsenal? Gabriel Jesus' return from injury has meant one key thing from the perspective of Viktor Gyokeres. He is no longer guaranteed to lead the line for Arsenal. Given it has been a tough season for the Swede, it may have been easy for him to go into his shell even more. He has been used to averaging a goal a game or better in the last couple of seasons. With 11 goals in 31 appearances for the Gunners, he is well off those levels. But a noticeable improvement is apparent. The 27-year-old has eight goal involvements in his last eight games. In 2026, he has more goals than any other Premier League player across all competitions. Arsenal 2-0 Sunderland - Match report & highlights Yes, some might point to the opposition in some of these. Kairat Almaty should've been brushed aside. Leeds and Sunderland are not easy games, but still ones you'd expect Arsenal to win. But amongst that are also goals and assists against Chelsea and Inter Milan too. Notably, the goal against Inter was similar to his second against the Black Cats. Gyokeres was able to bear down on goal with the opposition pressing. The finishes were different, but the nature was the same. And he was fresher having come off the bench. Perhaps that's the key for unlocking the best from Gyokeres towards the back end of the season. With Jesus and Havertz back as options, does Arteta look at Gyokeres as more of an impact player on the bench. That role would appear to suit his strengths some more. Very rarely do Arsenal play in a way that allows Gyokeres the chance to run in behind and get a march on defenders, since they are usually holding possession in areas high up the pitch. But, in tight games like against Inter or Sunderland, their resolute defensive structure means they can soak up pressure and then hit teams on the break. With Gyokeres fresh and up top in those moments, there's no player in that Gunners squad they'd rather have leading the charge. The strength in depth Arteta has at his disposal is going to be crucial from now until the end of the season. Nine goals from the bench is the highest of any Premier League club and proves just how much quality he has. But just as important as that. is how he utilises it. Would Gyokeres have been dreaming of coming to the Emirates to be a player to come off the bench? Of course not. However, that may be where he is most effective from now up until the season's end.Callum Bishop Luck running out for 'uninspiring' Villa Defying expected goals has been a common theme for Aston Villa this season but it looks like their luck is beginning to run out. Morgan Rogers' well-taken goal was against the run of play and the promise they showed in the early stages of this game quickly faded. A tally of just 0.44 xG highlights the lack of cutting edge, intent and quality in the final third which plagued this performance. Bournemouth 1-1 Aston Villa - Match report & highlights If it wasn't for Emiliano Martinez and the seven saves he made, Villa would have walked away empty-handed. A nine-point gap to Arsenal at the top of the table has quickly opened and dreams of competing for the title have shifted to fears over the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United closing in behind them. They still hold an eight-point gap on Liverpool in sixth but if they continue to play like this, that will reduce and their hopes of securing Champions League football will follow suit. In both the defeat to Brentford and the draw to Bournemouth, Villa have been dull and uninspiring. Injuries have plagued the squad, but there is no time for excuses; Villa need to find their spark again.Patrick Rowe Semenyo's replacement Rayan shining already One goal, one assist - Rayan's already lighting up the Premier League after just two appearances. The 19-year-old Brazilian is seen as Antoine Semenyo's long-term replacement after signing for Bournemouth in a £30.3m deal from Vasco da Gama during the January transfer window. The winger came on to provide an assist in the 2-0 victory at Wolves last weekend and was then handed his first start against Aston Villa, hitting the crossbar with a header in the first half before netting the equaliser in the second. Rayan's size instantly makes him stand out. He is not as lightweight as his compatriot Estevao at Chelsea and is more of a direct runner like Semenyo. That's how he scored what should be the first of many for Bournemouth, driving past Lucas Digne into the area before finishing. He will have little issue in adapting to the physicality of the Premier League, winning eight of his 13 duels against Villa and under Andoni Iraola, he can be moulded into the club's next hot property.David Richardson Summerville can write himself into West Ham folklore West Ham love a talisman. A maverick-type individual who doesn't necessarily bend or sway in the same direction of the team but will always deliver. From Carlos Tevez to Dimitri Payet, an individual who captures the hearts and minds of Hammers is West Ham heritage. Crysencio Summerville could be another talisman on a long line of individual stars at West Ham as he continues drive West Ham's survival bid. Burnley 0-2 West Ham - Match report & highlights His fifth straight goal in as many matches at Burnley was a crucial one. For many obvious reasons, as it set the tone for the Hammers' eventual victory. However, on a personal note, it marks the "coming of a Hammer" for Summerville, who hadn't scored all season before his current run. While his talent has never been questioned since making the move from Leeds in 2024, his consistency due to injury has hindered his overall impact. There's no time like the present for Summerville to continue to leave his mark, with West Ham in need of someone to guide them into Premier League safety.William Bitibiri Palmer magic hat-trick provides much-needed confidence boost In a season marred by injury and frustration, doubts about Cole Palmer were just starting to creep into mainstream football conversation. Before Saturday's win at Wolves, Palmer had just four goals this season, with only two Premier League goals from open play since January 2025, and looked a player bereft of confidence in a disappointing substitute appearance against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup in midweek. How about a hat-trick to silence the doubters? As it happened | Teams | StatsLive Premier League table | Watch FREE PL highlightsGot Sky? Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW📺 With this triple, Palmer became the first player in Premier League history to score three hat-tricks in the first half of a match, while his four hat-tricks overall are the most of any Chelsea player in Premier League history. But it was the manner of his three goals which will mean so much to the Chelsea star. He took his two penalties with his quintessential coolness - and smashing in his hat-trick goal from open play three minutes after his second displayed the confident Palmer Chelsea fans had grown so used to seeing in the last two seasons. "In terms of Cole, we know what a world-class player he is," said new Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior, who lauded his hat-trick hero throughout his post-match press conference. "He's played a lot of football for the last year, not much rest, but when he's at his best, he's unstoppable." With eight wins in their last 10 games, Chelsea are a team on the up - and a fully-fit, confident Palmer will only increase opponents' fears of an already formidable side.Noah Langford Wolves regret opening up after 'ludicrous' errors Rob Edwards had seen his side go a whole month without scoring a Premier League goal so perhaps the Wolves boss could be forgiven going with such an attacking line-up for the visit of Chelsea. It was a 4-2-3-1 with Angel Gomes as a deep-lying playmaker. "We wanted to be really positive, we wanted to be brave, press higher, and then we wanted to try and have more of an attacking threat on the pitch. Removing a defender and putting a more attacking player on it, simply speaking that was the thinking." Wolves 1-3 Chelsea - Match report & highlights He abandoned the plan when 3-0 down inside the first half. The penalties conceded by Matt Doherty and Yerson Mosquera were labelled "ludicrous mistakes" by Edwards. His side threatened to capitulate in the minutes that followed before going to a back five. The issues were as much mental as tactical but it was a chastening reminder for Edwards of the fragility - just one of the reasons why Wolves are rooted to the bottom of the table. Dealing with these battle scars is just part of the challenge he faces now.Adam Bate If Howe can't fix Newcastle slump, it could get ugly The boos that rang around St James' Park were angry and pointed. Newcastle fans expect better than this. Eddie Howe was keen to accept that - but also provide mitigating circumstances. Five injured players are out in Joelinton, Fabian Schar, Tino Livarmento, Lewis Miley and Anthony Gordon. There is also a hectic fixture list which is not holding up, while simple mistakes are being punished. The excuses have been there all season for Newcastle. A lack of attacking fluency could go date back to Alexander Isak's transfer saga - that set the club back in their pre-season preparations. Newcastle now don't know who their No 9 is out of Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa, perhaps Isak's transfer drama is finally catching up with them. But there are also circumstances that Howe can control. Newcastle have conceded 15 goals in their last five games - even though defence is an area the club actually strengthened in last summer. Everything that made Howe's Newcastle hard to beat is drifting away. And that tough fixture list, it's hotting up. Up next are four testing away games in Spurs, Aston Villa, Qarabag and Man City. If Howe can't find a solution to this slump, this could get ugly.Sam Blitz Moyes is not stupid - Everton can qualify for Europe Everton manager David Moyes was not sure whether to talk up his side's European prospects or play them down after their late come-from-behind win at Fulham, and instead ended up doing both! Fulham 1-2 Everton - Match report & highlights "Hugely important [win] and I think it probably keeps us away from the big R word at the bottom of the league, that's for sure," he initially said after the game without a hint of sarcasm, before revealing his true feelings. "I don't want to come in here and say we're trying to avoid relegation. I don't want to do that because Everton have had too much bad news and bad publicity, so I'd rather come in here and say we're having a go at Europe. "You might laugh at me in a few weeks' time and say, 'How stupid was I', but I'd rather be positive." However, with the Toffees now in a tightly congested pack hot on the tails of sixth-placed Liverpool, Moyes and his players really can dare to dream of a first European appearance for nine seasons and why not, given their impressive form since the Scot returned to manage the club last January. In fact, Everton rank sixth for points won in that time, so do not be shocked if that is where they finish come May.Richard Morgan Home advantage helps Leeds launch themselves away from danger Elland Road. Under the lights. It's a formidable challenge for any Premier League side and the home advantage Leeds garner in these matches was plain to see on a wet, windy and wildly successful night for Daniel Farke's side. They've won all five of their evening kick-offs here this season now. The playing surface wasn't ideal for either side - Farke suggested it was more suitable for sheep than footballers - but Leeds' high-intensity play, fuelled by the energy of their supporters, left Forest stuck in the mud. Leeds 3-1 Nottingham Forest - Match report & highlights Across the pitch, Leeds players were excellent, from Karl Darlow's saves and James Justin's chance creation to Iliev Gruev's box-to-box excellence and the goal-scoring of Jayden Bogle, Noah Okafor and Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Their nine-point advantage on the drop zone was trimmed to six by Saturday's win for West Ham but that made this impressive thumping of Forest all the more important. A tricky run of fixtures is coming up but with points on the board and taking the confidence from this display, Farke's side should be optimistic of winning this Premier League survival battle.Peter Smith