The Premier League's in-form team meets a visitor hoping to start a new hot streak when Crystal Palace visit Newcastle United at St. James' Park on Wednesday.

Figures released by the FA on Monday show the 20 top-flight clubs spent a staggering combined total of £409.1m on fees, although the figure is down £0.4m from last season.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has been diagnosed with pneumonia and is recovering in hospital.The 47-year-old was admitted to ...