Hello and welcome to the Newcastle United live blog for Monday, January 1.
Newcastle United drew 0-0 with Brighton and Hove Albion at St James' Park and ended 2017 in a disappointing fashion but at least did end a run of five straight home defeats.
Manager Rafa Benitez will now turn his attention to transfer window with the January transfer window now open, as well as today's trip to Stoke.
We'll have the latest on the takeover and also January transfer rumours that are starting to stack up.
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The January transfer window is now open and Rafa Benitez has called on NUFC chiefs to provide him with the help he desperately needs.