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Newcastle United have now kept back-to-back clean sheets following their 0-0 draw with AC Milan on Tuesday night.
The Magpies kicked off their Champions League campaign with a draw at the San Siro. It was an excellent result for Eddie Howe’s side, who really dug in and battled to ensure they did not head back to
Pope kept Newcastle in it during Champions League opener
After a tough start to the season, Pope reminded everyone of his quality against AC Milan on Tuesday night.
The England international recently received criticism, having struggled during the Magpies’ 3-1 defeat to Brighton before the international break.
Questions were asked of Pope after that game, but he has responded with two consecutive clean sheets. He had to work a lot harder for the one against AC Milan than he did against Brentford, with Pope making save after save in the opening 45 minutes.
He kept Newcastle in it, and earned his side a wonderful point away from home. What an outstanding performance.
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While Newcastle were disappointing in attack, there were some strong performances from a defensive point of view.
Captain Kieran Trippier was fantastic on what was his 33rd birthday, while Sean Longstaff also excelled in midfield.
However, Newcastle had to rely on their goalkeeper at times, with Nick Pope producing eight saves to deny the AC Milan forwards.
The 31-year-old, who was making his Champions League debut, was bombarded with shots in the first half, but produced some spectacular reactions to ensure he did not concede.
It was a tremendous performance from Pope, who has received praise from his manager after the game.
Eddie Howe delighted with ‘outstanding’ Nick Pope against AC Milan
Eddie Howe spoke to the Telegraph after the 0-0 draw with AC Milan, and took time to comment on Pope’s performance at the San Siro.
“I don’t think we were lucky, that’s not right,” he said.
“I think some of our defensive play was superb and Nick Pope was outstanding.”
Howe also spoke to NUFC TV about Pope, adding: “He was a giant for us tonight, but I think he has been ever since he signed. He’s been an incredible shot stopper, personality. Everything is top drawer about Nick and he’s so important to us when he plays like that. He’s a very tough man to score against and we’re going to need him in this competition.”
Pope kept Newcastle in it during Champions League opener
After a tough start to the season, Pope reminded everyone of his quality against AC Milan on Tuesday night.
The England international recently received criticism, having struggled during the Magpies’ 3-1 defeat to Brighton before the international break.
Questions were asked of Pope after that game, but he has responded with two consecutive clean sheets. He had to work a lot harder for the one against AC Milan than he did against Brentford, with Pope making save after save in the opening 45 minutes.
He kept Newcastle in it, and earned his side a wonderful point away from home. What an outstanding performance.