NICK POPE NEWS

Out month with knee injury Pope is set to miss the next month of action due to his injury, accoridng to manager Eddie Howe, per Craig Hope of Daily Mail. "He saw the specialist and the feedback is that he's...

Impact Pope has received poor news after his knee injury, as he will now spend an extended period on the sidelines. He will eye a return around mid-January, looking for no setbacks as he recovers. He is a regular starer, with Martin Dubravka likely taking his spot until fit again.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out against Leicester Pope (knee) is not in the squad to face Leicester City on Saturday.

Impact Pope is out as expected as he's dealing with a knee injury picked up last week. Martin Dubravka starts for Newcastle on Saturday with Odysseas Vlachodimos backing him up.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Leicester's game Pope is considered doubtful for Saturday's game against Leicester due to a knee injury. "He's carried a knee injury this week. Initially, we thought it was nothing, but he's seekin...

Impact Pope has been solid this season, recording 54 saves in 15 appearances and three clean sheets. If he is unavailable for Saturday's game, Martin Dubravka or Odysseas Vlachodimos would likely step in as the starting goalkeeper.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Doubt to face Leicester Pope (undisclosed) is a doubt to face Leicester on Saturday after picking up an injury in the previous match against Brentford, Craig Hope of The Daily Mail reports.

Impact The extent of the injury is uncertain, but losing Pope would be a significant problem for the Magpies. Either Martin Dubravka or Odysseas Vlachodimos could be options to replace the 32-year-old goalkeeper.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Concedes four in defeat Pope recorded four saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-2 defeat versus Brentford.

Impact Pope had a tough time in goal as he allowed four goals while making only four saves. He was beaten twice in each half and was constantly under pressure throughout the match. The goalkeeper has now allowed seven goals over the past two games. Next, he'll face off against Leicester, a team with 21 goals in 15 games.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Poor in draw Pope had two saves and allowed three goals in Wednesday's 3-3 draw against Liverpool. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 96th minute.

Impact Pope stopped two of the five shots he faced and was left with just a single point. The goalkeeper didn't cover himself in glory to say the least, but he did enough to earn the draw. Pope will have some easier matches to look forward to in the coming weeks, with good chances for a clean sheet.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in draw Pope recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Crystal Palace.

Impact Pope made at least two saves for a third consecutive match. On the other hand, he has at least one goal against in each of those outings. Up next for Newcastle United is a meeting with Liverpool on Wednesday.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in loss Pope had four saves and allowed two goals in Monday's 2-0 loss against West Ham United.

Impact Pope conceded a pair of goals in Monday's loss, his third time this season conceding multiple goals. He also made four saves for the seventh time in 12 starts this campaign. He faces a more favorable matchup Saturday at Crystal Palace, a side which has scored 10 goals through 12 matches this season.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one Pope had two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 3-1 win against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Pope recorded two saves and an interception, but conceded a goal in a set piece situation. He has started all games and has tallied 13 saves in the last five games while registering two clean sheets. Next, he faces West Ham United.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

No saves in clean sheet Pope registered a clean sheet in Newcastle's 1-0 win over Arsenal but didn't officially make any saves.

Impact Pope only faced one shot on goal in what was a relatively comfortable day for the goalkeeper. He has a much tougher task against a suddenly surging Nottingham Forest team next Sunday. Nottingham Forest has won three in a row and has seven goals combined over those wins.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten twice in loss Pope made five saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Chelsea.

Impact Pope conceded twice Sunday, making five saves and six clearances as Newcastle fell 2-1 to Chelsea. Over his most recent two appearances (two starts), Pope has been forced into nine saves and conceded three goals in two losing efforts. His next Premier League test should come Saturday when Newcastle host Arsenal who have scored three goals over their most recent three fixtures (all competitions).

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four saves in loss Pope made four saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Brighton.

Impact Pope couldn't do much when Danny Welbeck appeared unmarked in front of him to score the lone goal of the match, but other than that the goalkeeper displayed his usual safety between the posts. With 35 saves, two clean sheets and just one game with multiple goals allowed in eight starts, Pope is off to a very productive start of campaign with the Magpies.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four saves in loss Pope made four saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Brighton.

Impact Pope couldn't do much when Danny Welbeck appeared unmarked in front of him to score the lone goal of the match, but other than that the goalkeeper displayed his usual safety between the posts. With 35 saves, two clean sheets and just one game with multiple goals allowed in eight starts, Pope is off to a very productive start of campaign with the Magpies.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet on the road Pope registered two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Everton.

Impact Pope registered his second clean sheet in the season to help Newcastle earn one point on the road. The goalkeeper's two saves were his lowest number in the season so far, though. He will now face Brighton at home on Oct 19.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Pope (knee) is available for Saturday's trip to Everton, according to manager Eddie Howe. "[Nick] Pope, [Kieran] Trippier and [Fabian] Schar should be okay. [Martin] Dubravka took...

Impact Pope was left out for a Tuesday cup clash due to swelling in his knee, but it wasn't a major issue. The goalkeeper is now expected to return and play during the final match before the international break. Martin Dubravka (knee) took a knock, but could also be back on the bench.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Misses due to knee issues Pope was held out of Tuesday's match against Wimbledon due to swelling in his knee, according to manager Eddie Howe, per Lee Ryder of Chronicle Live. "We don't think it's serious,...

Impact Pope is facing a minor issue, witht he club appearing to have held him our for more cautious reasons. However, he has not yet been cleared for Saturday's match against Everton, leaving some doubt around his availability. He is their regualr satrter, so they will hope he is an option, especially after back up Martin Dubravka went down with a knee injury against Wimbledon.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one against Manchester City Pope made five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Manchester City.

Impact Pope allowed a first-half goal to ruin his clean sheet but still registered five saves in the draw. This is his fifth straight match without a clean sheet, and he only has one this season. He will have a solid chance to pick up his second when facing Everton on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three against Fulham Pope had eight saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Fulham.

Impact Pope recorded eight saves but conceded three goals, including a mishandled save that allowed Emile Smith Rowe to score in the 22nd minute. Pope has now tallied 24 saves in five appearances this season but hasn't kept a clean sheet since the opening game against Southampton. Up next, he faces a difficult challenge against defending champions Manchester City.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four saves Pope made four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win over Wolverhampton.

Impact Pope has allowed one goal in each of the last three matches after opening up the season with a clean sheet. He's also made 16 saves in the four games, averaging about four saves per match. The keeper will head to Fulham on Saturday, who have scored seven goals in the last five contests.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Six saves in victory Pope made six saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Pope would have had a clean sheet if not for an own goal, but he still put on a heroic performance to help his squad walk away with the win as he registered a season-high six saves, moving up to a total of 12 saves over three games played. Up next for Newcastle is a meeting with Wolverhampton on September 15.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Confident performance in draw Pope registered three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Pope looked confident Sunday, he came off his line when needed to assertively deal with crosses and corners resulting in six clearances and three punches. The 32-year-old posted a clean sheet in the Magpies season opener and he faces Forest in their next, they have netted goals in both their opening two games.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Pope had three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Southampton.

Impact Pope opened the new season with a clean sheet against newly promoted Southampton on Saturday, making three saves in the process. He missed half of the 2023/24 campaign with shoulder surgery, limiting him to just 15 appearances. The season prior, Pope was one of the league's top keepers, having kept 14 clean sheets on 87 saves and allowing only 32 goals in 37 appearances. His next opponent will be a trip to Bournemouth on Aug 25, where he allowed two goals against the cherries in one match last season.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in season finale Pope made three saves and conceded two goals during Sunday's 4-2 win over Brentford.

Impact Pope made his first appearance since recovering from a should injury suffered back in December and had close to none work during the opening frame. However, things change a little bit after halftime and the goalkeeper got beaten twice with the opposition making a push to get back in contention. Anyway, the most important thing for the goalkeeper was getting back without experiencing any setbacks and he was able to do so, finishing his campaign with 43 saves, 16 goals allowed and five clean sheets over 15 league starts.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

In backup duty Pope (shoulder) is the backup keeper for Saturday's match against Burnley.

Impact Pope returns to the squad for the first time since December. The keeper was the starter for the club prior to the injury, but may be eased back into action after his lengthy spell on the sidelines.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Training ahead of Burnley Pope (shoulder) is in training ahead of Saturday's trip to Burnley, according to manager Eddie Howe."We've had Miggy and Joelinton return to training this week, their first steps b...

Impact Pope getting back in training is obviously a good sign, but there's no guarantee he'll be ready to return ahead of Saturday's clash. Martin Dubravka has done well in net, and shoulder injuries can linger for goalkeepers. Still Pope seems set to return before the end of the season.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE