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Nick Pope's penalty shootout saves helped Newcastle stay in the English League cup on a night when several teams were...

... For me, it means nothing, whatever happens, if it does change, I am committed to the club.” “It’s exciting for everyone at the end, although not good for our health, but happy to get through,” Howe said. “Good idea, I like that. Pope made three saves in the shootout to secure a 3-2 win on penalties that will install Newcastle as one of the favorites to make it all the way to the final on Feb. But this was a very good night to stay in the English League Cup for a team looking to make a statement with a trophy. While the Saudi-backed club has been one of the stories of the season so far, climbing up to third in the table just a year after looking in serious danger of relegation, its wait for a major trophy dates back to 1969.