Bruno Guimaraes hailed Nick Pope as the world's best goalkeeper after he kept a 10th successive clean sheet.
England goalkeeper Pope continued his remarkable form with two brilliant saves to deny Che Adams before Joelinton struck at St Mary's to give Newcastle the first-leg advantage against Southampton.
Midfielder Guimaraes said: 'One goal is important, we could score more but most important was to be one-goal in front of Southampton. I want to thank Nick Pope I think he's the best goalkeeper in the world.'
Both managers also heaped praised on Pope. Newcastle's Eddie Howe said: 'Nick I can't speak highly enough of him. Brilliant shot stopper.'
Southampton manager Nathan Jones said: 'In terms of goalkeeping, catching it, keeping the ball out of the net, making big saves he is categorically the best in the Premier League.'
Joelinton netted after missing an easy chance early in the second half and Howe said: 'He is mentally very strong.
'His own journey at Newcastle would epitomise that. He has real resilience, doesn't get flustered in success or positive moment and when we needed him he was on the spot.'
With home advantage and a one-goal lead Newcastle will be big favourites to go through against Southampton who had a goal ruled out for handball following a VAR check.
But Howe warned: 'The game is evenly balanced, its half time and we're 1-0 up.
'Unfortunately in my playing career I felt so many disappointments from potential moments of success and I don't want my players to experience that or the club to experience. I will do everything in my power to make sure we're ready for next week.'
Devasharvina1201
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armstrong goal was cancelled because it was a handball and nick pope wasn't sent off because he tried to clear the ball first. the first contact was on balll that' why i don't think Newcastle united paid the reff. let's just put oil tax aside. we all know Newcastle united recent success is more than the takeover they didn't spend the money to sign messi rono ney and many more. they are building a project. if you still doubt about match then be active on twitter
Thanks Dude..For point out That Truth..
Devasharvina1201
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Worry not brother, if they qualify for finals,we the Devils will punish them for all that.
Newcastle United eagerly waiting For Man United.. DO OR DIE...wait and See dude who will Punishing Who?
Devasharvina1201
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but why Nike pop wasn't sent of for the foul and what the Armstrong goal cancelled, this was a bribe when Newcastle was under mike Ashely they never get this ki d of faver by the degree now the owners are a billioners for the sake of that they win all
Ohhh..Stop point out dude..How can Pope Sent off..He just head the ball.no way to get red card there..And y NEWCASTLE 1st goal was cancelled by VAR..??? Just Because Newcastle Already Fight for Top 4 ...U man United Guys Can't Accept it... It's Look very Funny Dude[Crylaugh]
Mimacdeiko
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Lol 😂 best goalkeeper indeed!
Vomklntu
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but why Nike pop wasn't sent of for the foul and what the Armstrong goal cancelled, this was a bribe when Newcastle was under mike Ashely they never get this ki d of faver by the degree now the owners are a billioners for the sake of that they win all
armstrong goal was cancelled because it was a handball and nick pope wasn't sent off because he tried to clear the ball first. the first contact was on balll that' why i don't think Newcastle united paid the reff. let's just put oil tax aside. we all know Newcastle united recent success is more than the takeover they didn't spend the money to sign messi rono ney and many more. they are building a project. if you still doubt about match then be active on twitter
AgapePhillip
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but why Nike pop wasn't sent of for the foul and what the Armstrong goal cancelled, this was a bribe when Newcastle was under mike Ashely they never get this ki d of faver by the degree now the owners are a billioners for the sake of that they win all
Worry not brother, if they qualify for finals,we the Devils will punish them for all that.
beycdilrsz
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but why Nike pop wasn't sent of for the foul and what the Armstrong goal cancelled, this was a bribe when Newcastle was under mike Ashely they never get this ki d of faver by the degree now the owners are a billioners for the sake of that they win all