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Newcastle humiliated by Cambridge in FA Cup, holders Leicester through

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January 8, 2022 Leicester City's Marc Albrighton celebrates scoring their fourth goal Action Images via Reuters

Newcastle United suffered a humiliating 1-0 home defeat by third-tier Cambridge United but holders Leicester City began their defence of the FA Cup by trouncing Premier League rivals Watford 4-1 in the third round on Saturday.

Premier League strugglers Newcastle flexed their new financial muscle by signing England full back Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid on Friday and he made his debut in front of an expectant St James' Park crowd.

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