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Concedes late brace Pope registered two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Liverpool.

Impact Pope faced four shots and seemed set for a clean sheet before Darwin Nunez beat him twice in the closing five minutes. The goalkeeper has made 10 saves and conceded four goals in three matches. Still the Newcastle defense is among the best in the league and Pope should be a safe bet to surpass double-digit clean sheets once again.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three saves versus Man City Pope made three saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Manchester City.

Impact Pope had a very tough mission against the defending champs and did well most of the times. However, in the 31st minute Julian Alvarez fired a shot into the far post's top corner that seemed impossible for any goalkeeper to reach and that ended up defining the outcome of the match for the opposition. With eight saves and two goals conceded over two starts, Pope will have another hard challenge on Aug. 27 as his side hosts Liverpool.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five saves in win Pope had five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 5-1 win over Aston Villa.

Impact Pope had a good outing to help Newcastle win in the season debut. The goalkeeper made five saves, a number he achieved only five times in the last campaign. He will now face a tougher matchup when they visit Manchester City on Saturday.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Pope came off the bench during Wednesday 1-1 preseason draw to Chelsea.

Impact Pope is back with the team after undergoing injury finger in May. He will continue to get appearances and is set to be ready for the start of the new season on Aug 12. The keeper had a solid 2022/23 campaign, holding on to 14 clean sheets while allowing on 32 goals in 37 appearances.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling to US tour Pope (finger) is in the traveling squad for Newcastle's tour of the US.

Impact Pope suffered a finger injury and isn't in full training, but is traveling for the Summer Series tour of the US. The goalkeeper is expected to make it back for the start of the Premier League for an Aug. 12 opening day clash with Aston Villa. Martin Dubravka or Loris Karius could start the opening day clash if Pope can't get fit.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in training Pope (finger) isn't ready to resume full training yet after manager Eddie Howe told reporters, "Nick's doing well, so he won't train with us initially with his hands, but I think h...

Impact Pope has roughly a month to get back to 100 percent before the start of the 2023-24 campaign, which kicks off versus Aston Villa on Aug. 12. If the keeper were to miss any time, Howe would have to pick between Martin Dubravka and Loris Karius, both of whom have plenty of experience.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for finale after hand surgery Pope will miss Sunday's trip to Chelsea after undergoing surgery on his hand, reports Martin Hardy of The Times.

Impact With Champions League secured, Pope has decided to get surgery ahead of the season finale, allowing Martin Dubravka to get the start in his place Sunday. It's been a huge season for Pope following the move from Burnley, though he still didn't surpass the 15 clean sheets he had in the 2019/20 season. In his first Newcastle campaign, he finished with 87 saves, 32 goals allowed and 14 clean sheets in 37 starts.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in draw Pope recorded one save and allowed zero goals in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Leicester City.

Impact Pope kept his 14th clean sheet of the season Monday, an effort that secured Champions League football next season. He only needed to make one save as his defense kept Leicester's attack at bay. He faces an easier matchup next Sunday at Chelsea, a side which has scored just 36 goals in 36 league matches this season.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in win Pope made one save and allowed one goal in Thursday's 4-1 win over Brighton.

Impact Pope conceded one goal Thursday, his ninth straight match without keeping a clean sheet. He also made just one save, his fewest since April 5 at West Ham. He faces an easier matchup Monday versus relegation-battling Leicester City, a side which has scored 49 goals in 36 league matches this season.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Saves penalty but concedes twice Pope conceded two goals and made two saves, including one penalty, in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Leeds.

Impact Pope made a vital penalty save to deny Leeds a two goal lead in the first half. He has only kept one clean sheet in his last 15 games, but Newcastle still have the joint best defense in the league with 32 goals conceded. They have a mid-week match against Brighton, who are coming off the back of a 3-0 victory over Arsenal.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten twice versus Arsenal Pope made five saves and conceded two goals during Sunday's 2-0 loss against Arsenal.

Impact Pope couldn't do much to stop Martin Odegaard's powerful long-range shot in the 14th minute and then saw teammate Fabian Schar sending the ball into his own net midway through the second half. Still, the goalkeeper had a very productive outing, making several interventions that prevented a bigger loss against a superior opposition. However, he has had lots of ups and downs as of late. After racking up five straight clean sheets on his return from the World Cup, Pope had just one over the last 14 starts.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten once against Saints Pope made two saves and conceded one goal during Sunday's 3-1 win over Southampton.

Impact Pope wasn't given any chance when Stuart Armstrong anticipated a defender to slot the ball home from the six-yard box and open the scoring for the opposition in the 41st minute. Then, the goalkeeper didn't face any big threat throughout the rest of the contest and saw his side coming from behind to take all three points in play. After returning from the World Cup with five consecutive clean sheets, Pope had just one more over the last 13 starts, with 27 saves and 16 goals allowed during this stretch. Up next for him is another complicated mission as his side hosts second-placed Arsenal on Sunday.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four saves Pope registered four saves and allowed one goal in Thursday's 4-1 win against Everton.

Impact Pope conceded now seven goals in the last five matches with a total of 15 saves, including a penalty save, in that span. He is averaging about 2.3 saves a game while still at 13 clean sheets thus far. The keeper will face last place Southampton on Sunday, who have scored four goals in the last five contests,

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in win Pope registered two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 6-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Pope conceded one goal Saturday, a 49th minute strike by Harry Kane. He also made just two saves against a struggling Tottenham side. He faces a much easier matchup Thursday at Everton which have scored just 24 goals in 32 league matches this season.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three goals to Villa Pope made three saves but conceded three goals in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Aston Villa.

Impact Pope was beaten by a Jacob Ramsey strike and a brace from Ollie Watkins on Saturday, halting Newcastle's five-game winning streak in the Premier League. Pope will try to bounce back next weekend against Tottenham, which have scored 57 goals in 31 matches this season.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Saves PK in win Pope made five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Brentford.

Impact Pope had a good outing to help them earn the win on the road. The goalkeeper even saved a PK in the first half, but later conceded and couldn't keep the clean sheet. He will now look to keep things rolling at Aston Villa on Saturday.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Newcastle beats Brentford after Toney's rare penalty failure

Alexander Isak has kept Newcastle’s Champions League charge on track with the winner in a 2-1 victory at Brentford in the English Premier League

APRIL 8, 2023 • Associated Press

Concedes once in win Pope made one save and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 5-1 victory over West Ham United.

Impact Pope did not have much to do Wednesday, as his defense only allowed two shots on target. He saved one and was beaten by the other in the 40th minute off a Kurt Zouma header. He faces a more difficult matchup this Saturday at Brentford, a side who have scored 46 goals in 29 league matches this season.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet victory Pope recorded one save and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Manchester United.

Impact Pope only had to make one save to earn his 13th clean sheet on the year. Not only does this lead the league, but he is also two away from matching his career high for a single season. This follows six clean sheets in the last 12 matches, only allowing eight goals on 18 saves in that span. The keeper will head to West Ham on Wednesday for the next game, who have scored eight goals in the last five contests.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding goal as expected Pope is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Manchester United.

Impact Pope is starting as expected after recovering from a thigh injury in the buildup to the match. The keeper has allowed 19 goals in 27 league starts while keeping a Premier League leading 12 clean sheets.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should be ready Sunday Pope (thigh) should be ready for Sunday's match against Manchester United, according to manager Eddie Howe. "He didn't train in preparation for the Nottingham Forest game, completi...

Impact Pope felt something in his thigh in the March 12 contest and instead of playing over the international break, he got some work done and appears closer to full health. While it could still be bugging him Sunday, it sounds like a minor issue that he can play through. On the downside, he's allowed a goal in each of his last six league starts.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Rashford pulls out of England squad for Euro qualifiers

Marcus Rashford, Mason Mount and Nick Pope won't play for England in its two upcoming Euro 2024 qualifying matchups.

MARCH 20, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Marcus Rashford pulls out of England squad for Euro qualifiers

Man United forward Rashford pulls out of England squad

Marcus Rashford, Mason Mount and Nick Pope have withdrawn from the England squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine

MARCH 20, 2023 • Associated Press

Replaced in England squad Pope is dealing with a minor injury, which he played through Friday, and was replaced in the England national team for the upcoming Euro qualifiers, reports The Athletic.

Impact Pope played through the injury a few days ago, so this isn't expected to keep him out of any matches for Newcastle, though it's still worth tracking. It's likely he'll receive some treatment and then Eddie Howe will hopefully provide further detail on the injury closer to the next match.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gareth Southgate makes surprising choice to replace injured Nick Pope in England squad England manager Gareth Southgate has had to replace Nick Pope in his squad for the March internationals.

MARCH 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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