<page_title> 1996–97 Newcastle United F.C. season </page_title> <section_title> Premier League </section_title> <table> <cell> 17 December 1996 </cell> <cell> Coventry City </cell> <cell> 2–1 </cell> <cell> Newcastle United </cell> </table>
On 17 December, Newcastle United lost to Coventry City by 2–1.