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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Louise Taylor

Howe calls Newcastle’s match with Barcelona ‘biggest game in club’s history’

Marcus Rashford holds off Kieran Trippier in their September match
Marcus Rashford scored twice for Barcelona in their 2-1 victory at Newcastle back in September. Photograph: Alex Dodd/EPA

For Eddie Howe it was quite a statement. “Barcelona is the biggest game in this club’s history,” said Newcastle’s manager. “It’s massive.”

Given Howe usually seems allergic to exaggeration it was a surprising way to approach Tuesday night’s Champions League last 16 first leg with Hansi Flick’s side.

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