Nick Pope’s starting role at Newcastle United is not under threat despite the signing of Aaron Ramsdale, according to The Athletic’s Chris Waugh. In a mailbag response, Waugh said there is “little prospect” of Pope being displaced in either the Premier League or Champions League.

Eddie Howe's side were bruised by a manic, unrelenting match with Arsenal but they now must regroup ahead of a vital week

The most loaded question in football is “who would want to be a goalkeeper?” It resonated loudly when you pondered Nick Pope’s evening against Arsenal.

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Chris Waugh answers your Newcastle United questions on Pope v Ramsdale, the future of St James' Park and Howe's new set-piece coach

Sunday's last-gasp win at Newcastle United was one that will be remembered for years, as Gabriel popped up with the winner in the 96th minute to snatch all three points from an encounter we trailed for most of.

Rather, those were being written for Nick Pope. The shot-stopper had produced three inspired saves, twice denying fierce Eberechi Eze drives in the first period before a superb, scrambling stop from a close range Jurrien Timber header.