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Gary Lineker mocks Danny Murphy for Martin Dubravka pronunciation in Newcastle United defeat

Newcastle United were beaten away at Arsenal in the third round of the FA Cup after taking the Gunners to extra-time at the Emirates Stadium.

The two sides played out a goalless draw in north London, with Martin Dubravka playing a big part in the Magpies ' defensive display on the night.

Unfortunately for the visitors, a goal from Emile Smith Rowe in the 109th minute and another one from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang late on was enough as the 14-time winners progressed.

Steve Bruce's side did have the opportunities to punish Arsenal, though, with two golden chances falling to Andy Carroll in normal time.

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However, Newcastle are now out of the prestigious competition after their fourth defeat in six games in all competitions.

It wasn't the most inspiring display from the Magpies on-the-pitch, but it was something off-the-pitch that grabbed the attention of many watching the match.

BBC Sport commentator Danny Murphy - formerly of Liverpool and England - went to say " Dubravka " and instead said "Dubravnik".

The former midfielder could've been getting mixed up with the Croatian city Dubrovnik, when talking about the Slovakian goalkeeper.

Gary Lineker, who was presenting the tie shown live on BBC One, aimed a tongue-in-cheek dig at Murphy when cutting back to the commentators for extra-time, with the possibility of a penalty shootout on the horizon.

“It could go down to the two goalkeepers - Bernd Leno or Martin Dubravka, or Dubravnik according to Danny Murphy, let’s rejoin Steve and Danny," Lineker joked.

Murphy replied: “Thanks for pointing that out, Gary. The odd mistake in minus four, I’ve been standing up here for over 100 minutes.

"I knew after I said it, I thought I’d let it go, but of course Gary picked it up.”

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