FA Cup Team of the Round honours for Newcastle forward Osula after brace of assists v Birmingham

After his outstanding performance during Newcastle United's 3-2 win over Birmingham City in the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup, Denmark U21 international of Nigerian descent, William Osula has been included in the Team of the Round by football statistics website Whoscored.

The Magpies came from behind to advance to the fifth round of the FA Cup, with Osula playing a key role in the victory.

Former Arsenal man Joe Willock equalized for Newcastle United in the 21st minute and Callum Wilson made it 2-1 five minutes later, with Osula getting an assist on each of the two first half goals.

In a 4-4-2 setup, Osula has been positioned as the right midfielder, while Rubin Colwill (Cardiff City) and Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) occupy the central midfield roles, with Jark Clarke (Ipswich Town) on the left.

Completing the Team of the Round are: Liam Roberts (Millwall), Andy Rinomhota (Cardiff City), Liam Lindsay (Preston North End), Toti Gomes (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Vincent Harper (Exeter City), Josh Magennis (Exeter City) and Emre Tezgel (Stoke City).

Osula registered a game-high four shots during the win against Birmingham City with two on target; he also made a game-high three key passes and completed three dribbles over the course of ninety minutes. 

The former Sheffield United starlet netted his first goal in Newcastle United colours in a 3-1 win against Bromley in the third round.

Since arriving at Newcastle United last summer, Osula has played fourteen matches in total, including three starts, all of which were in Cup competitions.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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