WEDNESDAY 4 MARCH 2020Newcastle and Sheffield United
battle on in Cup
Newcastle players celebrate their win over West Brom (PA)
ALEX PATTLE
Premier League sides Newcastle and Sheffield United advanced to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup last
night, but not in entirely straightforward fashion.
Newcastle seemed set for a relatively comfortable and confidence-boosting victory over Championship
leaders West Brom, but saw their 3-0 lead reduced by Slaven Bilic’s team as the second half neared its
conclusion.
Miguel Almiron’s double – his second strike coming with practically the final kick of the first half – put the
visitors in control heading into the break, and Steve Bruce’s side looked to have sealed the win just