Mehrdad Ghodoussi finds one positive from Newcastle United's 5-0 hammering at Manchester City

There was little to celebrate for Newcastle United as they were beaten 5-0 at Manchester City on Sunday afternoon.
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Goals from Aymeric Laporte, Rodri, Phil Foden and Raheem Sterling condemned The Magpies to their heaviest defeat of the season at the Etihad Stadium.

But that didn’t deter the 3,000 travelling Newcastle fans, who remained chanting and applauding the players well after the full-time whistle.

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And their efforts didn’t go unnoticed with midfielder Bruno Guimaraes sending a message to the supporters via Twitter after the game.

He said: “Fans, you don't deserve what happened today. Your love for our team is unbelievable. I promise you that in the next season we’ll evolve as a team and we need you, as always, for the next two challenges.”

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Guimaraes’ point was reiterated by Newcastle co-owner Mehrdad Ghodoussi, who also tweeted a message to the supporters: “To our away supporters who travelled down….you were magnificent #nufc #onwardsandupwards.”

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Newcastle United's English minority owner Amanda Staveley (C) and her husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi react during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on May 8, 2022. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)Newcastle United's English minority owner Amanda Staveley (C) and her husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi react during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on May 8, 2022. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Newcastle United's English minority owner Amanda Staveley (C) and her husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi react during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on May 8, 2022. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

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