Hello and welcome to the Newcastle United live blog for Tuesday, January 15.

Newcastle United lost to Chelsea and are now in the bottom three after results went against the Magpies on a weekend to forget for the club. They now head to Blackburn for a third round replay on Tuesday as Mike Ashley's appearance at Stamford Bridge got supporters talking.

Meanwhile, Peter Kenyon has been in touch with Mike Ashley through a letter, and has written his determination to get a deal for the club complete

United are also beginning their hunt for January reinforcements - as we can reveal scouting missions that hint at Benitez thinking long-term.

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