K. Darlow

Premier League

Newcastle refuse Middlesbrough's offer for Karl Darlow

Middlesbrough are preparing a second bid for the 26-year-old, while Aston Villa and Reading are also thought to be interested.

Townsend and Darlow help Newcastle out of bottom three

Andros Townsend's stunning free-kick gave Newcastle United renewed hope of avoiding relegation from the Premier League with a tense 1-0 win over Crystal Palace at St James' Park on Saturday.