Despite taking the lead with a first-half penalty from Alexander Isak, Newcastle experienced their latest defeat. Wood equalized during first-half stoppage time, concluding a counter-attacking move that spanned the entire pitch. He scored again in the early second half, eluding Burn and rounding Dubravka to net a goal. The former Newcastle striker completed a hat-trick, taking advantage of being played onside by Trippier and Tino Livramento as he latched onto a through ball from Murillo.
In a post-match interview with Amazon Prime, Trippier acknowledged the team’s busy schedule with two games per week, attributing some players’ struggles to adapt to the demanding routine. Trippier personally admitted a drop in his standards, emphasizing his experience in overcoming setbacks throughout his career and expressing confidence in bouncing back.
