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Newcastle United finally cruised into the 4th spherical of the FA Cup beating Bromley 3-1 on a baltic afternoon on Tyneside. For eight minutes the competition threatened a cup upset however United rallied and ran out comfy winners in the long run.
Bromley’s Cameron Congreve gave the guests a shock lead within the eighth minute earlier than objectives from Lewis Miley, Anthony Gordon (penalty) and William Osula wrapped up the victory for Newcastle.
Listed below are our 5 key takeaways from the sport:
Osula’s First Objective
Take a bow son, that was a wonderful addition to the pantheon of aesthetically pleasing debut objectives from a brand new signing in Black and White. The 21-year-old Dane has proven glimpses of skill, and a willingness to place himself about in his earlier look for United, however one post-striking effort apart he hasn’t actually seemed like scoring.
The previous Sheffield United man banished all that on Sunday with a left-footed effort from the righthand facet, simply contained in the 18-yard field after he’d lower in from the wing and carried out a few step overs. He was warmly appreciated, and it’ll do him the world of fine to get the monkey off his again when it comes to goalscoring.
On a day when our no. 14 was given the afternoon off – it was vitality necessary his understudy stepped as much as fill the void, particularly with Callum Wilson persevering with to be on the long-term damage checklist.
Stunning opening 10 minutes
Cup ties towards decrease league opposition are by no means simple, simply ask Spurs. The crew from the upper division is on a hiding-to-nothing. Bromley may’ve arguably been two nil forward with Congreve bagging a stunning purpose from 20-yards out and Danny Imray millimetres away from including a second.
United overcame the sluggish begin and ran out comfy winners in the long run however the poor opening led to the gaffer having to name on his senior professionals from the bench on a day when he wished they might’ve simply sat the sport out.
In the end, no one remembers who you beat within the third spherical should you carry the trophy over your head in Might, but the opening ten minutes on Sunday had been a stark reminder of the vastly completely different ranges on this United squad and absolutely an indication that the membership ought to attempt to strike within the January switch market, when momentum is with them, Champions League qualification is a sensible risk, and they’re within the semi-final of the league Cup.
Squad gamers’ blended fortunes
It have to be laborious to be a squad participant typically, coming in from the chilly to play towards League Two opposition, particularly when stated opposition began the sport effectively and proved they had been up for the combat, however it was an extremely blended afternoon for the squad’s fringe gamers.
Lewis Miley performed effectively after a sluggish begin and a luxurious 25-yard strike will all the time enhance your score, particularly when it arrows into the web because it did. At simply 18-years-old he nonetheless has a lot to develop however it’s apparent there’s a participant in there (his ball retention was glorious) and the uncooked constructing blocks simply should be constructed over time.
Targett and Kelly had been stable (however actually didn’t advance their claims to be common starters) and can be happy to get first rate minutes below their belts to keep up/method match sharpness.
On the opposite facet of the coin, Harvey Barnes was very poor as he struggled to become familiar with the sport, struggled to beat his fullback, was wasteful in entrance of purpose, gave the ball away numerous occasions and was hooked at halftime. Rumours are swirling that he needs to go away as a result of an absence of first crew soccer – effectively primarily based on Sunday’s show, I’d drive him to the airport myself.
Sean Longstaff seemed to be half-a-yard slower than everybody else on the pitch within the first half, as he was robbed of possession on a number of events (usually in promising areas) and he was sluggish to get well too. He did enhance within the second half, however he was completely outshone by Miley.
Miguel Almiron as soon as once more flattered to deceive as he bumped into cul-de-sac after cul-de-sac as he continuously wished to show onto his left foot, usually contorting his physique into bizarre shapes and positions as he tried to manage the ball. Sadly for the Paraguayan this crew simply appears to be leaving him behind.
Lastly, Joe Willock missed the sport fully by way of damage, in one other disappointment for the previous Arsenal man. He sadly seems to be struggling to get well from a collection of knocks and his type of outdated seems to be additional away from him than it has ever been.
“Martin Dubravka, we wish you to remain!”
There was a heart-warming second between the gang and Dubravka on Sunday as we confirmed our appreciation for the Slovakian because the membership, participant and Al-Shabab apparently proceed to be in some form of tug-of-war for his signature behind the scenes.
A lot maligned for a collection of poor performances final season, Dubravka has been just about faultless since coming again into the facet due to Nick Pope’s damage. He’s greater than performed his half on this run of eight wins on the spin (solely conceding three objectives).
It makes completely no sense to let him go away at this stage of the season particularly with the best way the season is about up. Hopefully, it’ll all be sorted out ASAP.
Birmingham (A)
And so, United will go to Birmingham within the 4th spherical of the FA Cup in February. A house draw is all the time most well-liked however to get a League One facet within the subsequent spherical absolutely presents a wonderful alternative to proceed the cup journey this season.
I’ve haunting recollections of a 1-5 reverse in a reply at St. James’ Park towards the Blue Brummies’ however these had been from a unique time and United had been a really completely different crew.
United weren’t good on Sunday however it’s now eight wins in a row and the season continues to go from power to power.
HWTL.
