Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew was delighted with Tim Krul's performance in their 0-0 draw with Manchester United.
Krul stood in for Steve Harper and didn't put a foot wrong.
Pardew said: "Tim was brilliant - hats off to him and Andy Woodman, who has kept him right up to speed.
"Saturday's decision? It is a big problem - it was exactly what Tim needed to do."
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