Newcastle United hold a slender advantage from the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg as Joelinton’s goal gave them victory at Southampton. The Brazilian made amends for missing an earlier easy opportunity when he arrived on the end of substitute Alexander Isak’s perfect low cross to make the decisive contribution with 17 minutes left.
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League One Sheffield Wednesday pulled off a memorable FA Cup shock as they knocked out the Premier League’s third-placed side Newcastle United. Josh Windass scored twice in the second half for the Owls as they came out on top in a pulsating tie at Hillsborough.
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Newcastle United frustrated Premier League leaders Arsenal to earn a point with a dogged display at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal were hoping to extend their lead at the top of the table to 10 points but found themselves drawn into an attritional and dogged encounter by a Newcastle side with top four ambitions of their own.
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Saudi Arabia’s finance minister insists their association with Newcastle United can only be good for Premier League competition. Mohammed Al-Jadaan also says there will be “plenty of opportunities for sponsors” despite clubs voting to impose a temporary freeze on deals with businesses linked to their owners.
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Newcastle United and manager Steve Bruce have parted ways by mutual consent in the wake of the club’s takeover by a Saudi investment group. Bruce was not in the new owners’ long term plans and with the club currently 19th in the league his two year reign has ended.
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