Newcastle star Martin Dubravka breaks down and leaves Emirates Stadium pitch in tears after Carabao Cup win
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MARTIN DUBRAVKA was left in tears following Newcastle's 2-0 win over Arsenal on Tuesday night. The Magpies put themselves in pole position to reach the Carabao Cup final with a 2-0 away victory in north London during last night's semi-final first leg. Dubravka, who put in a superb performance for Newcastle, was left emotional at full-time.
![[Martin Dubravka was emotional at full-time after Newcastle's 2-0 win over Arsenal]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/martin-dubravka-newcastle-united-celebrates-962230785.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
The Slovakian goalkeeper was wiping away tears as he thanked the travelling support after what could be his last ever game for the Toon Army. The 35-year-old has started every game for Newcastle since December 14, after first-choice shot-stopper Nick Pope picked up an injury.
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But it now looks like he could be heading for the exit door in favour of a move to Saudi Arabia. A verbal agreement is said to be in place between Al-Shabab and Dubravka with the Saudi outfit "confident" the move will be formalised soon. While Dubravka's emotional reaction could be a hint that he is waving goodbye to Newcastle after seven years on the books at the Tyneside club.
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Magpies boss Eddie Howe has made it clear he doesn't want to lose Dubravka given his contribution to the team and his stellar form. FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS. Quizzed on if Dubravka was saying goodbye to the fans, Howe said: "I’ve got nothing to add on that.
