Newcastle 3, Aston Villa 1 – and somehow VAR was only half the story. Ed and Olly break down a bonkers FA Cup night where Newcastle showed real resilience, Tonali delivered his biggest performance yet without Bruno (two superb goals), and Woltemade impressed in a new deeper role.

They dig into the mounting injury worries, Howe’s post‑match quotes, and another brutal cup draw: Man City at home… again.

Then it’s a full Qarabag preview: the 5,000‑mile Champions League trek, what to expect from the Azerbaijani champions, likely line‑ups, and how Newcastle should approach the tie.

Plus: VAR reform, realistic league targets, and why stability with Eddie Howe might be the club’s most important asset.

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