Nick Pope, the Newcastle goalkeeper, has been omitted from the squad after sustaining an injury. This follows his recent mistake in a midweek match when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored against him after Pope came out of his goal area.
"Pope, who came out of his box and was beaten by Pierre-Emerick Aubamayang in midweek, is not in the Newcastle squad."
The decision to replace Pope reflects Newcastle’s response to his injury and recent form concerns.