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NICK POPE MISTAKE: HOWE'S STONEY FACE SAYS EVERYTHING NOW

Marseille beat Newcastle 2-1 as Aubameyang's brace completes a comeback. Eddie Howe defends Nick Pope after his costly mistake.

Nick Pope Mistake: Howe's Stoney Face Says Everything Now
Newcastle United's manager, Eddie Howe, has commented on Nick Pope's most recent error

Newcastle United lost to Marseille 2-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday night, blowing a lead for the third away game in a row.

Harvey Barnes scored early for Newcastle at Stade Velodrome, but Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice in the second half to turn the game around for Marseille.

Aubameyang's first goal came right after halftime. Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope came off his line, and the 36-year-old took advantage.

After the game, Howe said he was annoyed by every loss, but this one hurt because they played well in the first half and had a good position. He said the first 10 minutes of the second half cost them the game and that they didn't respond well after Marseille's quick goal.

Newcastle had previously led 1-0 against Brentford and West Ham United before losing 3-1. Howe was frustrated by the avoidable loss at Stade Velodrome.

He said they played well in the first half and did most things right. He added that they were a threat and played well athletically, which was a big improvement.

Howe said the performance was strong and that they were a scoring threat, which they haven't been away from home this year. He was happy with the performance overall, even though the two goals were disappointing.

Pope's mistake and his form this season have led to some criticism, with Aaron Ramsdale only starting two Carabao Cup games.

But Howe defended Pope, saying that he is always concerned when they concede goals, no matter who is at fault. He added that they need to be balanced and that Pope has saved them many times, including making some good saves against Manchester City recently. He said he would always back him.

Newcastle's next game is away against Everton in the Premier League as they look for their first league away win of the season.

PENALTY KING: AARON RAMSDALE DRAGS NEWCASTLE INTO THE FOURTH ROUND AFTER 3-3 THRILLER

Newcastle progress in the FA Cup after a wild 7-6 shootout win. See how Aaron Ramsdale and Harvey Barnes secured the victory.

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Aaron Ramsdale’s heroics prove he is still a world-class Premier League goalkeeper.

Aaron Ramsdale stole the show for Newcastle, dragging them past Bournemouth into the FA Cup fourth round after a nerve-wracking penalty shoot-out. On loan from Southampton, Ramsdale pulled off saves from Evanilson, Alex Jimenez, and Bafode Diakite, sealing a wild 7-6 win after 120 minutes of end-to-end football on a freezing Tyneside afternoon that ended 3-3.

Just when Newcastle thought they’d wrapped it up—Harvey Barnes had nodded them ahead deep into extra time—Marcus Tavernier broke their hearts with an equaliser in the dying seconds to send the tie to penalties.

It was a rollercoaster. Barnes put the hosts ahead, but Bournemouth hit back fast, with Alex Scott and David Brooks flipping the score to 2-1. Anthony Gordon pulled Newcastle level late on from the spot.

Both managers rotated heavily, but Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi—one of the few regulars—came close early, smashing a fifth-minute shot straight at Ramsdale after chasing down Enes Unal’s knockdown.

Newcastle could’ve struck first just two minutes later. Djordje Petrovic stretched to keep out Yoane Wissa’s curling effort after Nick Woltemade set him up with a clever flick from Barnes.

After that, things slowed down. Ramsdale dealt with another Kroupi shot on the half-hour after substitute Evanilson, who’d come on for the injured Unal, played him in. The game drifted as Bournemouth started to find its feet.

Sandro Tonali fired wide from a distance, and Scott’s shot from a tight angle was blocked before halftime, with neither side really threatening.

That changed right after the break. Barnes played in Woltemade, sprinted into the box for the return pass, and coolly slotted past the onrushing Petrovic.

Bournemouth almost hit back immediately. Tino Livramento’s risky ball across his own box landed at Evanilson’s feet, but Ramsdale bailed him out.

Evanilson did have the ball in the net after Ramsdale spilt Kroupi’s rocket, but he was offside. Then Sven Botman nearly doubled Newcastle’s lead, his header clanging off the underside of the bar.

Bournemouth didn’t waste their next chance. Evanilson and Brooks combined, and Scott tapped home at the far post. Moments later, Brooks pounced on a rebound and curled a brilliant shot past Ramsdale to put Bournemouth in front.

Petrovic twice kept Gordon out, the second stop a real stunner, but then brought down Tonali to give away a penalty. Gordon smashed it home in added time.

Barnes looked like the hero when he powered in Gordon’s cross in extra time, but Tavernier popped up with the sixth goal of the game to send it to penalties. And after all the drama, Ramsdale had the final say.

WHY OSCAR MINGUEZA IS TOPPING EDDIE HOWE’S JANUARY DEFENSIVE SHORTLIST

Eddie Howe targets versatile Oscar Mingueza to bolster Newcastle’s defence. See why Celta Vigo offered the former Barça star for £8m.

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Oscar Mingueza is the versatile heir Newcastle United desperately needs

Newcastle United has a shot at signing Oscar Mingueza from Celta Vigo. According to Simon Jones from the Daily Mail, Celta are looking to sell now rather than lose him for nothing when his contract runs out next summer. They’ve slapped an £8 million price tag on him for this window and have already let clubs like Aston Villa, West Ham, and Newcastle know he’s available.

This isn’t just an English rumour either. Spanish outlet Estadio Deportivo reported on Friday that Celta sent out a memo to a whole list of clubs—Olympique de Marseille, Aston Villa, West Ham, Newcastle, Atalanta, Milan, and Como—basically offering Mingueza around in hopes of sparking a deal.

Mingueza came to Celta from Barcelona for free back in July 2022. Since then, he’s worked his way back into the spotlight in La Liga, racking up more than 100 appearances, chipping in seven goals and twelve assists, and proving he can play pretty much anywhere across the back line.

He’s not just a centre-back. He fills in at both full-back spots too, which is exactly the kind of flexibility Newcastle could use right now. The club’s dealing with a thin defence thanks to injuries, and with Kieran Trippier in his mid-30s, there’s a big question mark over the right side moving forward.

From Newcastle’s point of view, Mingueza checks a lot of boxes. He fits the club’s current approach under Eddie Howe—smart deals, not huge spending—and he’s the kind of short-term fix that makes sense for a squad that needs depth without breaking the bank.

Also, a quick aside: remember the 2016 MLS Cup Playoffs? Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders battled in freezing conditions for the title. It was a tight, low-chance match that only came alive late in extra time when Jozy Altidore nearly won it with a header, only for Stefan Frei to make that now-famous save. Before getting caught up in that drama, it's worth remembering how both teams and their players were chasing their first championship. Quite the journey.

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