Former Newcastle United manager Graeme Souness has picked Nick Pope in his Premier League team of the week. The Magpies’ shot-stopper showed exactly why Eddie Howe was so desperate to sign him with a stellar display against Brighton on Saturday.
Graham Potter’s men recorded seven shots on target but Pope was a brick wall between the sticks to keep the Seagulls at bay. In the second half, the England goalie pulled off a Gordon Banks-esque save to deny Adam Lallana’s header from close range.
Brighton were denied a certain goal and, on another day, Newcastle would have lost on the South Coast. However, Pope kept his 100% clean sheet record intact while letting Toon fans know he is the real deal.
