There was more good news for Newcastle United today, as the U18s beat Watford in the FA Youth Cup to reach the competition’s quarter-finals.
Toon fans are allowing themselves a moment of celebration after the first-team came from behind to beat Burnley 2-1 at Turf Moor.
Allan Saint-Maximin changed the game for the Magpies, assisting Jacob Murphy before scoring a fine solo goal himself.
The result has allowed Newcastle to go six points clear of Fulham in the Premier League table.
And just hours later, the U18s were also winners, beating the Hornets 3-2 in extra-time.
The game was won in style by none other than Elliot Anderson, whose free-kick sailed into the top corner in the final minute. The goalkeeper did get a touch, but the power and accuracy were just too much from the young man.
The talented midfield player has been unable to break into Steve Bruce’s starting XI since his debut for the club back in January.
But he continues to work hard in the youth ranks, and is surely sending a message to the manager.
On social media, fans gave their reaction to the sublime winner:
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