Liam Smith and Callum Roberts hit hat-tricks as Newcastle United under-18s climbed to the top of the table

England under-16 ace Adam Armstrong scored twice as Newcastle lost a nine-goal thriller to Arsenal on Saturday afternoon

Newcastle's youngsters surged to the top of the table with a comfortable win in blustery conditions at Little Benton

Dave Watson's youngsters produced a fine team performance to see off Middlesbrough at Rockliffe Park

Newcastle's under-18s were well beaten by neighbours Middlesbrough at Little Benton on Wednesday

Despite missing a first half penalty, two second-half strikes gave Norwich a win over Newcastle's youngsters at Little Benton

Greg Olley and Callum Roberts helped Newcastle's youngsters record another win in snowy conditions

Rolando Aarons scored but Dave Watson admitted Newcastle's youngsters were "disjointed" on Saturday

Debutant Andy Hall scored twice while Adam Armstrong also hit a brace as United's youngsters shaded a thriller against Villa

Jonathyn Quinn continued his rich vein of goalscoring form to give Newcastle's youngsters a draw at Manchester City