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Lamine Yamal’s stoppage-time penalty rescued a 1–1 draw for Barcelona against Newcastle United at St James’ Park, leaving the Champions League tie finely balanced heading into the second leg. William Osula led the line in the absence of Nick Woltemade and began the game well, causing a variety of different problems for the Barcelona back line with his speed, strength and runs in behind. Tonight’s match at St James’ Park was always expected to produce goals, with previous meet

Omar Marmoush’s double sent Manchester City into the FA Cup quarter-finals after a dominant display at St James’ Park. Despite an uneasy opening and an early Harvey Barnes strike for Newcastle, Pep Guardiola’s rotated side fought back to secure a ninth FA Cup quarter-final appearance in ten years. Manchester City had made 10 changes to the side that drew with Nottingham Forest midweek, and the lack of cohesion was visible in the opening exchanges. Meanwhile, Newcastle fresh f

Manchester United arrived at St James’ Park fully aware of the opportunity in front of them. Liverpool’s defeat earlier in the week had opened the door in the race for Champions League football to create some daylight in the table. Three points on Tyneside would have strengthened United’s grip on third place. Yet Newcastle had other ideas. From the opening whistle, Eddie Howe’s side suffocated Manchester United with relentless intensity. St James’ Park roared its gladiators f