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Champions League outfit Newcastle - how good does that sound, Magpie fans? - have no intention of resting on their laurels in 2023/24. While a distinct improvement was expected from Eddie Howe's side last season, they defied the odds to secure a top-four finish that was foreshadowed by few heading into 2022/23. Shrewd coaching, savvy recruitment and a raucous home atmosphere have all played crucial roles in Newcastle's ascension since their Saudi-backed takeover came to fruition. However, Howe will have to work further magic if the Magpies are to retain their status as a Champions League club heading forward. Here's 90min's preview of Newcastle's 2023/24 season . Newcastle's performance last five seasons Season Premier League FA Cup EFL Cup 2022/23 4th R3 RU 2021/22 11th R3 R2 2020/21 12th R3 QF 2019/20 13th QF R2 2018/19 13th R4 R2 Summer transfers Ins: Sandro Tonali (MF) - AC Milan - £55m Harvey Barnes (FW) - Leicester - £39m Tino Livramento (DF) - Southa...

Usually, 90min's rankings of Premier League home kits proves to be quite a slog, a battle of which strip is the least horrid more than anything. But thankfully, kit suppliers have for the most part got their houses in order and produced some stunners for the 2023/24 season. So, who tops the table this year? Let's dive in. 20. Brentford Oh goodness / Kevin C. Cox/GettyImages Positive: Official merchandise of Brentford Football Club Negative: Don't get me started For crying out loud, Brentford. Gradient kits have never worked and never will work. This attempt makes even less sense considering the stripes on the shirt don't match the colour of the shorts. 19. Luton Town Luton will make their Premier League debut in this kit / Ralf Ibing - firo sportphoto/GettyImages Positive: Luton Town, you are a Premier League football club Negative: Stop acting like you're still in non-league 'Tinpot' is a very harsh word and one that is thrown around a lot nowadays. I...

In 1998, the World Cup-winning captain and manager Franz Beckenbauer warned: "I can see a time, not that far into the future, when all the biggest games will be between clubs, not countries." Der Kaiser's word was hardly solid as oak - a look back at his comments surrounding the Qatar World Cup proves as much - but he did have a point about the battle between club and country. Even after a knockout stage devoid of the drama which has become a staple of recent editions, the Champions League remains the biggest competition in football. In search of even more revenue and riches, the insatiable powers that be at the top of the continental game are set to revamp the competition's vaunted format for the 2024/25 campaign. Here's how the next iteration of the Champions League will work before it undergoes a dramatic (and potentially detrimental) remodelling. Quick Links 2023/24 Champions League qualification 2023/24 Champions League group stage 2023/24 Champions League kn...