Bruno Guimaraes' big promise to Newcastle United fans following Manchester City thrashing
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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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Hide AdAnd 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.”
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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