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February 18, 2026
Anthony Gordon grabs four as Newcastle hit Qarabag for six in playoff
When, before kick-off, Qarabag’s manager Gurban Gurbanov declared that Newcastle possess “a style of play that does not suit us,” there were suggestions he was playing mind games.
TL;DR
- Anthony Gordon scored four goals, bringing his Champions League tally to 10 for the season.
- Newcastle's performance was described as their best in a long time by manager Eddie Howe.
- The team traveled 2,529 miles, the longest away trip for an English team in the Champions League.
- Dan Burn provided an assist for Gordon's first goal, and Malick Thiaw scored the second.
- Gordon completed his hat-trick through a penalty and a run after dispossessing an opponent.
- Nick Pope was beaten by Elvin Cafarquliyev's shot early in the second half.
- Jacob Murphy scored Newcastle's sixth goal.
- Eddie Howe cautioned that the tie is not over despite the significant lead.
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