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FA Cup | Third Round Replays
Jan 15, 2019 at 7.45pm UK
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Newcastle's injury worries mount following Blackburn cup clash
Ciaran Clark was substituted at half-time and his replacement Jamaal Lascelles limped off just before the hour.Jan 16, 12:41
Rafael Benitez hails Newcastle's confidence-boosting win over Blackburn
Extra-time goals from Joselu and Ayoze Perez sent the Magpies to the FA Cup fourth round.Jan 16, 00:37
The Match
Match Report
Sean Longstaff and Callum Roberts had earlier scored their first goals for Newcastle.
Build-up
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Benitez defends his decision to prioritise Premier League over FA Cup
The Newcastle manager believes the importance of the league justifies fielding a weakened lineup.Jan 14, 12:00
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Newcastle face season-defining week – Clark
The Magpies play Blackburn in an FA Cup replay before a top flight clash with Cardiff.Jan 13, 10:00
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