Champions League reaction as Newcastle go out

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Lorraine McKenna

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  1. 'Newcastle run out of steam'

    The Times

    Eddie Howe's side had that last 16 place 'in their hands', writes The Times and adds exhausted Newcastle ran out of steam in their bid to reach the last 16 of the Champions League.

    Crossword clue for you. 12 down: Small set of wheels carried on a cycle (9).

    The Times

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  2. 'Curse of Chuky'

    The Daily Star

    AC Milan's 'killer blow' was delivered by substitute Samuel 'Chuky' Chukwueze, writes the Daily Star.

    Jaap Stam's brutal assessment of Erik ten Hag's spending again makes the back pages and Micah Hamilton's rise from Manchester City ball boy to Champions League scorer also gets a mention.

    Star

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  3. 'Tyne slide'

    The Daily Express

    It's puntastic on the back pages today, so get ready.

    The Daily Express puts Anthony Gordon front and centre to reflect the 'heartbreaking' night at St James' Park.

    It was a 'night to remember' for Manchester City's youngsters and former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam has had a go at manager Erik ten Hag for blowing £400m on mediocre players.

    Daily Express

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  4. Good morning

    Rise and shine, campers. Sorry we couldn't bring you a page filled with Magpie glory, Newcastle fans. But the floor is yours today to get anything off your chest after last night's defeat by AC Milan.

    The kids were showing Pep Guardiola what potentially could be in store in the future over at Manchester City. To be 20 years old and scoring on your debut in the Champions League.

    Celtic secured their first Champions League home win in 10 years with victory against Feyenoord but that was the only bright spot in what has been a disappointing campaign for Brendan Rodgers' side.

    It's a packed schedule on Thursday with Europa League, Europa Conference League, Women's Champions League and Premier League news conferences all to look forward to.

    I'm on coffee number one for the day, so please, come and join me as we look through the back pages...

  5. Down and out

    Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe was hoping for a 'special night' at St James' Park for his side's crucial Champion League match with AC Milan.

    The fans certainly brought the noise and passion and for 58 minutes, it looked like the wildest dreams of every supporter, young, old and shirtless, was about to come true.

    Newcastle United fans

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    But football can be cruel.

    So cruel in fact, that stunning strikes and a feverish atmospheres can lead to nothing more than a swift exit from Europe's most prestigious competition at the group stage.

    Newcastle

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