Newcastle United have taken the unusual step of confirming that manager Steve Bruce will remain in charge of the club for their weekend game against Tottenham.
Following the takeover of Newcastle by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, Bruce has been under intense pressure with much speculation that he would be removed from his position as manager.
However the new owners have now confirmed that Bruce will still be in charge for the weekend's fixture - which will be his 1,000th game as a professional manager.
Amanda Staveley, one of the Newcastle board of directors and major public faces of the Saudi takeover, told the club website: "We have had an extremely busy week reviewing the business and getting to know people and it is imperative that we continue to be patient and considered in our approach.
"Change does not always happen overnight, it demands time and that we follow a carefully considered plan and strategy.
