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BRUNO GUIMARAES RALLIES MAGPIES, INSISTING CARABAO CUP DEFENSE IS POSSIBLE

Bruno Guimaraes' 90th-minute winner sealed a 2-1 comeback win for Newcastle over Fulham. The captain immediately shifted focus to defending the Carabao Cup against Tottenham in their next crucial match.

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Bruno Guimarães motivates Newcastle to chase back-to-back triumph - Image credit: Getty Images

After providing a much-needed lift to Newcastle's struggling Premier League campaign, Bruno Guimaraes immediately switched his focus to the team's Carabao Cup defence.

When he scored the goal in the 90th minute to secure a 2-1 victory over Fulham at St. James' Park on Saturday, the 27-year-old Brazil international fully fulfilled his position as captain.

However, he was already thinking about Wednesday's League Cup fourth-round matchup with Tottenham on Tyneside and the attempt to keep the trophy that ended the team's 70-year drought for major domestic silverware last season as the supporters cheerfully made their way home.

"It means a lot," Guimaraes stated. Our goal is to continue creating history. We can win both games, but we have not won in 70 years.

We do not want to miss it because it is a huge chance and possibility. It will be a crucial game for us, and we want to be prepared to capitalise on it.

"We won last season; therefore, it is a much more significant time. We want to repeat and continue creating history against a fantastic and very motivated team.

The Magpies needed to stay focused over the weekend after losing to Sasa Lukic's equaliser in the 56th minute after wasting several chances to extend the lead Jacob Murphy had given them in the 18th.

But they did, and with seconds left in normal time, Guimaraes, who had earlier missed a fantastic headed chance, scored his third goal of the season on his 150th club start. He did this by jumping on the rebound after goalie Bernd Leno had stopped substitute Will Osula's attempt.

"I have to be more in the box," Guimaraes stated. To be truthful, I occasionally fail to meet simple objectives, and today was a solid example of how I might influence the team in that regard.

"I was happy to score in that situation, as it was my 150th start for the team." I was in a good position to score a crucial goal for us, and the staff asked me to be more helpful and in the box.

Guimaraes has had a busy month. He participated in both of his country's friendlies, in South Korea and Japan, and he and clubmate Joelinton were involved in a mid-air drama while travelling to the Far East when the plane they were on from Amsterdam to Seoul had to turn back due to a cracked window.

The Newcastle captain has acknowledged, nevertheless, that he did not know much about it.

"I was sleeping," he claimed. "Two hours to get back to Amsterdam?" I asked myself as soon as I woke up. Nothing made sense to me. However, they later informed me that it was moving a lot while in flight.

"I was not afraid. I was a little bit once I found out, but I was fine for the flight.

"We are going back," Joelinton remarked when I awakened up that he was awake. It was unbelievable to me. "Are you serious?" I asked.

DISCIPLINARY BLOW: MADRID PLAYER SUSPENDED POST EL CLáSICO TUSSLE

Real Madrid's backup keeper Andriy Lunin has been handed a one-game suspension by the RFEF for his aggressive conduct on the bench during the heated final moments of El Clásico. Real Madrid's appeal was rejected.

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El Clásico Scuffle - Photo Credit Getty Images

Los Blancos' goalie Andriy Lunin has been suspended for one game by the RFEF Disciplinary Committee for his involvement in the sideline dramas during the El Clásico's final moments. Although the cameras did not catch it, referee Soto Grado did record that he had sent the Ukrainian off.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the RFEF responded as follows when asked why Lunin received a red card.

The reason for Lunin, Andrii's expulsion in the 90th minute was that he had to be restrained by his teammates after he walked aggressively from his bench to the blonde bench.

The disciplinary committee of the RFEF


"When considered significant, those whose behaviour violates sporting order will be suspended for four to ten games or fined between 602 and 3,006 euros."

Because of Lunin's actions, which constituted a minor violation of the sporting order, he was suspended for one game. The ruling had been challenged by Real Madrid. However, the RFEF stayed steadfast, defending the referee's ruling and the evidence in the match report and on film.

Now, the backup goalie will not play against Valencia this weekend, where he is probably going to be benched. Fran Gonzalez and Sunico, both from the youth team, might be called up as the matchday squad's third choice, with Sergio Mestre serving as a backup.

No Barcelona players or any other Real Madrid players were slapped with bans following the two flash moments in the closing stages of the game. When Vinicius Jr. and Lamie Yamal argued, even players who were not on the team were spotted shoving on the side of the field. The RFEF, however, determined that nothing that came to pass would justify further prohibitions.

ARSENAL STAR DROPS CONFIDENT TITLE HINT AFTER STRONG OPENING

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is targeting a historic Premier League and World Cup double with England this season. The winger believes it's a "doable" feat as the Gunners lead the title race.

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Bukayo Saka - (Image: David Price/Arsenal FC)

According to Bukayo Saka, it is feasible for Arsenal and England to win both games this season. The season has started well for the Gunners under Mikel Arteta's leadership.

Arsenal leads the Premier League standings by four points at the moment and is starting to look like a title contender. Manchester City is only one point ahead of defending champions Liverpool, who are seven points behind.

Saka, however, is not only interested in winning at his club; he also hopes to succeed internationally. Manager Thomas Tuchel has stated that winning the trophy is his ambition for England, who have qualified for the World Cup in the USA next year.

Saka is optimistic about his club's and his nation's chances of winning. "Yeah, that is my prayer," he remarked in an interview with Sky Sports. It is possible, of course.

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