Brighton star praises ‘world class’ Nick Pope following Man of the Match Newcastle United display
Newcastle remain unbeaten without conceding a goal in the league so far this season - and that is down to one man.
Nick Pope’s incredible display at the Amex Stadium on Saturday maintained Newcastle’s unbeaten start to the season and came just a day after he set social media alight.
Despite the home side having the upper-hand for much of the contest, Pope stood firm to record his second-straight clean-sheet.
His performance in the Magpies goal impressed many in attendance on the south coast, including Adam Lallana who he denied a goal on Saturday with two great saves.
Lallana told The Athletic: "Pope was man of the match and that explains it all.”
"He's a world-class keeper, plays for England. He showed exactly why Newcastle bought him in the summer.
"I know him from my time with England. He's a great lad and he's a great shot-stopper."
Newcastle and Pope return to St James’s Park to face Manchester City on Sunday.