Nick Pope
NEWEngland
Right
Apr 19, 1992
33
6'3"
168 lb
GK
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NewcastleConcedes three against Everton
Pope made two saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 loss against Everton.
Analysis: Pope has continued to endure a difficult season, frequently facing a high volume of shots without consistent success in keeping them out. He has faced 99 shots across 22 league matches and holds a 67.7 percent save rate, contributing to the 32 goals he has conceded this season. The Newcastle United goalkeeper will face another tough challenge next against Manchester United, who currently sit third in the table and have won six of their last seven matches.
Concedes two against City
Pope had five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Manchester City.
Analysis: Pope had a solid outing as he stopped City five times but was ultimately on the losing side, with two powerful shots passing him. This comes as a seventh straight game without a clean sheet, still with seven in 21 appearances this season. He will return to UCL play on Tuesday, looking to finish out a win against Qarabag, allowing one on two shots in the first leg.
Concedes once in win
Pope had one save and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 6-1 win versus Qarabag.
Analysis: Pope was barely troubled, making just one routine stop from range, though the goal that beat him was preventable. The result means he missed out on a sixth Champions League clean sheet and has now gone six matches across all competitions without a shutout , with a stiff test awaits Saturday against Manchester City's league-leading attack.
Concedes once in Tuesday's win
Pope registered one save and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 2-1 victory versus Tottenham Hotspur.
Analysis: Pope conceded one goal in Tuesday's win, an Archie Gray strike in the 64th minute. It was a fairly easy outing for him as he only faced two shots on target, the sixth time this season he's faced two or fewer. He faces a more difficult matchup Saturday at Aston Villa, a side which has scored 26 goals through 25 matches and currently sits third in the Premier League table.
Concedes three in loss
Pope made three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 loss against Brentford.
Analysis: Pope was beaten twice from open play and once from the penalty spot Saturday as Newcastle fell in a 3-2 home loss to Brentford. Across his last five starting appearances (all competitions) the veteran keeper has produced 19 saves (one penalty save) and four clearances while conceding an average of two goals per appearance and recording one clean sheet. Expect Pope to retain his place in net Tuesday when Newcastle travels for a showdown with Tottenham Hotspur.
Three saves in rout
Pope registered three saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-1 defeat against Liverpool.
Analysis: Pope made three saves but could do nothing to contain Liverpool's attack. It was a frustrating day for Pope, as the Newcastle defense was sliced through repeatedly and left him to defense some top-tier chances. Pope will hope the team in front of him can help him more after a disappointing performance top-to-bottom Saturday.
Records six saves
Pope recorded six saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Paris Saint-Germain.
Analysis: Pope delivered an excellent performance against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, making six saves, including an early penalty stop from Ousmane Dembele, though he was unable to do anything about Vitinha's strike. The goalkeeper has been in strong form since returning from a groin injury, recording 21 saves, conceding seven goals and posting three clean sheets across his last seven matches in all competitions. He will look to carry that momentum into a challenging trip to Liverpool on Saturday.
Six saves in home defeat
Pope made six saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Aston Villa.
Analysis: Pope conceded two goals off the back of two clean sheets in all competitions. He was forced to make six saves, a number he has only reached twice this season in the Premier League. In the Premier League he has only kept one clean sheet where he has needed to make more than four saves.
Continues strong UCL form
Pope recorded one save and allowed zero goals in Wednesday's 3-0 victory versus PSV Eindhoven.
Analysis: Pope was called upon for just one save and one clearance Wednesday to record a clean sheet in Newcastle's 3-0 drubbing of PSV Eindhoven. Across six Champions League appearances (six starts), the veteran keeper has produced 22 saves and eight clearances while conceding just four goals and recording four clean sheets. Pop'e next opportunity is likely to come Sunday in the Premier League when Newcastle hosts Aston Villa.
Two saves in 0-0
Pope made two saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Wolverhampton.
Analysis: Pope made two saves as his side drew 0-0 away to Wolves. This is the seventh clean sheet that the keeper has kept in 16 Premier League games. Two of these clean sheets have come in the four games that he has played since returning from injury.
Three saves in win
Pope recorded three saves and allowed three goals in Wednesday's 4-3 win versus Leeds United.
Analysis: Pope made at least three saves for a 10th time in 15 league appearances this season. On the other hand, this marked the third time that he conceded a season-high three goals. Up next in league play for Newcastle United is a meeting with Wolverhampton on January 18.
Keeps clean sheet in win
Pope made one save and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 2-0 win against Crystal Palace.
Analysis: Pope kept a shutout as Newcastle stayed patient and then struck twice late in the second half. His standout moment came in the 65th minute, when he saved Brennan Johnson's low effort after Palace broke quickly, which proved to be his only save of the game. Outside of that, he was largely composed behind a defence that limited clear looks. Pope will look to confirm that strong outing against Leeds United on Wednesday.
Two saves in return
Pope recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 3-1 victory against Burnley.
Analysis: Pope turned aside two of three Burnley shots on target Tuesday and made one clearance as Newcastle earned a 3-1 road victory. The appearance was the veteran keeper's first in the Premier League since Nov. 22 after missing six league games due to a groin injury and illness. Pope should be the presumed starter Sunday when Newcastle hosts Crystal Palace.
Returns to starting role
Pope (illness) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Burnley.
Analysis: Pope is with the club and fit enough for the start Tuesday after he was only on the bench Saturday due to an illness after recovering from an injury. The goalie should remain the starter when fit moving forward, only missing the start this season when injured.
Battling illness ahead of Tuesday
Pope is a late call for Tuesday's match against Burnley due to an illness, according to manager Eddie Howe. "Nick had really limited training time for (the Manchester United) game. He declared himself fit and then was subsequently ill right before kick-off and wasn't feeling great, so it was probably fortunate that he wasn't playing (on Boxing Day). I'll take a view from the training that I see, although it's been limited so far. I need to see that Nick's back to his very best - and Aaron's played well in his absence, so I'll make a call."
Analysis: Pope was back on the team sheet starting the last match after some injury problems left him out for a few games, and is now battling his fitness again after picking up an illness. He was limited in training Monday, questioning if the goalie will be fit in time for Tuesday's match. The goalie has been their regular starter in net, but they luckily have a viable backup option in Aaron Ramsdale, who is likely to replace him if left on the sidelines.
On bench Friday
Pope (groin) is on the bench for Friday's clash with Manchester United on Friday.
Analysis: Pope is back and on the bench after missing the last month with a groin injury. Aaron Ramsdale will remain the starter for Newcastle until Pope is fully back to match fitness.
Could return Friday
Pope (groin) could train on Tuesday and and has a chance to be available for Friday's clash against Manchester United, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference, according to Craig Hope from the Daily Mail.
Analysis: Pope has been training with the team in recent weeks and could return to team training again on Tuesday, with the hope he can be deemed fit for Friday's clash against Manchester United. The goalkeeper was expected to return against Chelsea and now has another chance to be back against the Red Devils. That said, if he were to miss a seventh game in a row across all competitions, Aaron Ramsdale will start again between the posts for the Magpies.
Still not available Saturday
Pope (groin) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Chelsea.
Analysis: Pope will not be available for Saturday's clash against Chelsea despite having trained fully on the grass earlier in the week. His return has been delayed, leaving continued uncertainty around his match readiness following recent performances and the discussions after the Champions League game against Marseille. Aaron Ramsdale is expected to continue starting in goal while Pope remains sidelined.
Should return against Chelsea
Pope (groin) should return for Saturday's clash against Chelsea, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference, according to Gary Stonehouse from The Sun. "He's probably the closest of all the [injured] players. He's doing well, he's back on the grass, he's training, diving, kicking. Whether he makes this game, I'm not sure."
Analysis: Pope is expected to return for Saturday's clash against Chelsea after training fully on the grass this week. The starting goalkeeper is expected to start between the post once fully back available, although some doubts remains after his bad performances and discussions following the game against Marseille in the Champions League. If Pope had to miss some more time ultimately, Aaron Ramsdale will continue to start in goal for the Magpies.
Could return in next two fixtures
Pope (groin) could either return against Fulham on Wednesday in the Carabao Cup or against Chelsea on Saturday in the Premier League, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference, according to Keith Downie from Sky Sports.
Analysis: Pope has missed the last five games due to a groin injury that he is close to clearing, as he is expected to return within the next two fixtures for the Magpies. Until then, Aaron Ramsdale will be the one starting between the posts for Newcastle.
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