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It?s a big week for Newcastle. Some might say massive. They initially gave an excellent account of themselves against Barcelona on Wednesday, trailing 3-2 after an enthralling first half. The second half did not go so well. Eddie Howe?s men were eventually beaten 7-2 on the night and 8-3 on aggregate, overwhelmed by Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and co.
The sporting challenge against Sunderland will be quite different ? let?s be honest, they have a somewhat less free-flowing style than Bar?a ? but if Eddie Howe?s side can achieve a first top-flight win against the Black Cats since 2010, the Camp Nou capitulation will be forgiven and forgotten.
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? Live scores | Table | Follow on Bluesky | And mail Luke
It?s a big week for Newcastle. Some might say massive. They initially gave an excellent account of themselves against Barcelona on Wednesday, trailing 3-2 after an enthralling first half. The second half did not go so well. Eddie Howe?s men were eventually beaten 7-2 on the night and 8-3 on aggregate, overwhelmed by Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and co.
The sporting challenge against Sunderland will be quite different ? let?s be honest, they have a somewhat less free-flowing style than Bar?a ? but if Eddie Howe?s side can achieve a first top-flight win against the Black Cats since 2010, the Camp Nou capitulation will be forgiven and forgotten.
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