For the second time in the space of just under a week, Newcastle United were hit with heartbreak in cup competition. After taking a lead against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup at Stamford Bridge, a late mistake from Kieran Trippier allowed the Blues to force the quarter-final to a penalty shootout. Trippier then missed to compound his mistake before Matt Ritchie saw his spot-kick saved as Newcastle threw another game. Eddie Howe’s side now have only the FA Cup to target in terms of realistic silverware this season, while they face a battle to get back into top four. Perhaps what was so gutting abo…
