'Pope's magnificence drives Newcastle towards final'
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By Phil McNulty Chief football writer at St Mary's


Last updated on .From the section Newcastle
Newcastle United's new era of riches under their Saudi Arabian owners has brought fresh ambition and big spending - but the £10m handed over to Burnley for Nick Pope looks like a snip.Bigger money may have been spent elsewhere but few signings anywhere are giving better value for money than the 30-year-old England keeper and he proved more than his worth as Newcastle moved closer to the major trophy that has eluded them since 1969.
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