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THE NOTEBOOK: Southampton decide to get physical to try to stop Newcastle as Jan Bednarek gets a frosty reception on his St Mary's return… while mischievous DJ tones it down

It was third time lucky for Joelinton on Tuesday night, as after having a goal disallowed and missing a sitter, he finally he smashed home to give Newcastle a 1-0 victory over Southampton.

In doing so, the Magpies have an advantage going into the second-leg of the Carabao Cup semi final which will be placed at St James' Park.

Here, Sportsmail's ADRIAN KAJUMBA picks out some key talking points and some things you may have missed from St Mary's...

Joelinton gave Newcastle a slender lead going into the second leg against Southampton

Unbeatable Pope

It continues to be impossible to find a way past Nick Pope.