Saturday's comfortable victory over Premier League giants Newcastle United means Celtic "back ourselves even more" insists defender Auston Trusty.

Eddie Howe has been quizzed on the UEFA rules that will restrict Newcastle United in the Champions League this coming season.

Club keep missing out on players because they cannot compete with biggest sides’ revenues, but they will not be bullied over Alexander Isak

Newcastle are beaten 4-0 by Celtic in their first pre-season fixture, with striker Alexander Isak left out of the Magpies squad.

Following Callum Wilson’s exit and the failure to sign Joao Pedro or Hugo Ekitike, Newcastle have been left alarmingly short up top. Remove Isak and they appear toothless, which is unnerving given his durability will be tested across 2025-26 with the additional demands of Champions League football.

Newcastle United began their preseason campaign with a 4-0 defeat to Celtic, as Kieran Tierney made his long-awaited return at Celtic Park.

In front of 10,000 away fans in Celtic Park, the Magpies were 2-0 down at half-time before Eddie Howe introduced new signing Anthony Elanga for his first appearance as one of nine half-time changes.

Newcastle believe patience is required and, while they have already had to recalibrate after failing to secure top targets, the interim transfer team — driven by Andy Howe, the assistant head of recruitment and Eddie’s nephew, and Steve Nickson, the head of recruitment — are continuing to pursue multiple deals across several positions.

Former England, Newcastle and Tottenham player Paul Gascoigne is said to be in a stable condition after being admitted to hospital.