Alan Shearer admits Sheffield Wednesday 'deserved' their victory as Newcastle United suffered a shock FA Cup defeat. The Magpies have bowed out at the third-round stage for the third season in a row following a 2-1 defeat at Hillsborough on Saturday night.
Eddie Howe made eight changes to the side which drew with league leaders Arsenal last time out, but a Josh Windass second-half brace put the Owls on course for victory. Substitute Bruno Guimaraes pulled one back minutes later, but the Magpies were unable to find an equaliser.
The visitors were guilty of spurning several opportunities, with Alexander Isak coming close twice in the first-half on his return from injury. Chris Wood blasted over when put through one-on-one in the closing stages, and it was this profligacy which meant Wednesday deserved the win according to Shearer.
