Newcastle vs AC Milan – Champions League: Live score, team news and updates as Christian Pulisic equalises after Joelinton’s stunning opener… with Toon needing a win to progress

Could that prove to be crucial at the end of the game?

Bruno Guimaraes hits a worldie of a shot that looked certain to be curling into the top right corner of the goal.

However, Milan’s keeper Maignan produces a stunning save to deny Newcastle.

St James’ Park has fallen silent! Former Chelsea player Christian Pulisic is the right man in the right place as he slots in from very close range.

In a very short space of time the Magpies are now heading into the Europa League after PSG equalised against Dortmund.

Well that was short lived! As it stands Newcastle are still set to go through, but fans may start to feel worried.

Things have gone from good to amazing for Newcastle. Borussia Dortmund lead PSG 1-0 in Germany.

If the Magpies can hold on, the Parisian side will need to score twice to go through.

We’re back underway. Can Eddie Howe’s side hold on?

What a goal this is.

We’re at the half-way stage of this match and Newcastle lead AC Milan 1-0.

With Paris Saint-Germain and Dortmund’s game goalless, Eddie Howe’s side are currently heading through to the last-16 of the Champions League.

WHAT a goal! Anthony Gordon finds some space yet again but decides not to shoot.

He then plays it to youngster Miley who lays it off to Joelinton.

The Brazilian absolutely leathers it into the back of the net to send the Magpies 1-0 ahead.

This is exactly the start Eddie Howe’s side were after.

Joelinton – who has been finding space all game so far – has the ball on the right-hand side of the pitch and sends a cross in.

Almiron has another chance to score but he sends a header straight into Maignan’s hands.

After an opening period of dominance AC Milan counter-attack but Rafael Leo spurns a great opportunity.

Warning signs early on for the Magpies.

Surely that had to be a goal for Newcastle. Some excellent play from Kieran Trippier slots in Joelinton who gets it past Milan’s keeper.

Almiron then has a tap-in on goal and waits to let the ball come across him, but Tomori intercepts and makes a stunning goal-line clearance.

How has that not gone in?

It has been an excellent start for Newcastle so far as AC Milan have been penned in at the back.

After several dangerous spells of possesion, centre-back Fabian Schar takes a shot from distance that just goes over the bar.

There’s been a lot of energy from Newcaslte so far but little quality from either side.

Howe’s side have, however, dominated possession and they’ll be hoping to convert that into chances soon.

It’s been a lively start as Newcastle’s fans have cheered every touch of the ball so far.

A skewed clearance from former Chelsea player Fikayo Tomori almost led to an own-goal. AC Milan’s goalkeeper Mike Maignan was quick to react, however.

After the iconic Champions League music plays and the players exchange pleasantries, we’re underway in Tyneside!

Both sides are out to a raucous St James’ Park. The atmosphere is sublime.

These are what Champions League nights are all about!

The former Chelsea and Arsenal striker will be hoping for a positive return in England.

How important will the atmosphere be here tonight?

Man City have beaten Red Star Belgrade 3-2 with Kalvin Phillips getting his first ever goal for the club.

RB Leipzig defeated Young Boys 2-1, but Pep Guardiola’s side remain top of Group G.

The stage is set and we don’t have long to go…

After a heavy loss to Everton, this is what captain Kieran Trippier has had to say for tonight.

If you’re looking for some extra depth into Newcastle’s squad issues at the moment, look no further than our Q+A with Craig Hope earlier today.

A host of topics were discussed, including the January transfer window and THAT match-up against Sunderland in the FA Cup.

Callum Wilson returns to the starting line-up!

After a 4-1 thumping to Tottenham on the weekend, Eddie Howe has made just one change to his starting line-up.

Former Bournemouth striker Wilson replaces Alexander Isak, who looked rusty on his return from injurt against Spurs.

Newcastle’s return to the Champions League saw them rewarded with the proverbial group of death and the Magpies – sitting third – will need help to make it through to the next round.

Eddie Howe’s side must beat AC Milan when they visit St James’ Park and hope PSG are unable to win against the already qualified Borussia Dortmund.

A win for PSG will see them top the group and eliminate Newcastle regardless of their result.

Should AC Milan win and PSG lose, then the Italian side will finish second with PSG in third headed for the Europa League and Newcastle out of the tournament.

It promises to be a hectic evening!

Not only is a huge game on the agenda tonight, but there are several other key topics surrounding Newcastle right now.

How is the lengthy injury list – which has been in double figures in recent weeks – coming on, while will the Magpies be able to strengthen in the January transfer window amid FFP restrictions?

Meanwhile, there has also been discussion about a new stadium away from St James’ Park, plus there’s that mouthwatering FA Cup game against Sunderland on the horizon.

Ahead of their crucial Champions League clash tonight, Newcastle’s players have arrived.

The squad have been hit with a lengthy injury list, but under the lights at St James’ Park, Howe’s side will be hoping anything is possible!

The past seven days have been very tough for Howe’s side as an injury-hit Newcastle lost heavily to both Everton and Tottenham.

The Magpies went down 3-0 to Sean Dyche’s resurgent outfit at Goodison Park on Thursday, before being hammered 4-1 by Tottenham on Sunday as the significant number of absentees caught up with them.

However, there’s still plenty to look forward to with a crunch Champions League clash against AC Milan tonight where they have a chance to reach the knockout stages on what is their return to the competition for the first time in 20 years.

Hello and welcome to Mail Sport’s live blog covering tonight’s Champions League clash between Newcastle and AC Milan in Group F.

This fixture is a monumental moment in both Eddie Howe and Newcastle’s season as the Magpies look to reach the knockout stages.

We’ve got plenty of time before kick-off at 8pm tonight and plenty to discuss so don’t go anywhere!