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Aaron Stokes

Eddie Howe gets his Newcastle United fan wish as Magpies become too big to ignore

Newcastle United are on the cusp of history - and don't the supporters just know it. Not to be deterred by the 600-mile round journey, on a cold and blustery winter evening, the diehard Geordie faithful flocked to the south coast in their droves - sensing they were in for a night that will live long in the memory.

Fortunately Joelinton's six-yard tap-in made all those long bus, train and car journeys worth it for the 3,200 away supporters in attendance. It wasn't pretty but Newcastle, once again, found a way to win.

A boatload of chances came and went before a moment of eye-catching confidence from Alexander Isak flipped the tie on its head. The Swede, brought off the bench in the 67th minute, celebrated in style by hurdling the advertising boards to fully get amongst the 'limbs' on display in the away end.

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