Bruno Guimaraes has ensured that Newcastle United have started a ‘very important week’ perfectly.
He scored the winner as Newcastle beat West Ham 1-0, creeping in at the back post to get on the end of Harvey Barnes’ cross.
It proved to be the only goal of the game, as Bruno Guimaraes gave the Magpies a vital three points.
With the looming Carabao Cup final and the race for Champions League qualification, it was pivotal that Newcastle United won on Monday night.
They did exactly that, as Bruno sang with the Newcastle fans after the full-time whistle.
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Bruno Guimaraes’ message to Newcastle fans
Sandro Tonali was excellent against West Ham, but Bruno was the standout star. It was a captain’s performance from the 27-year-old, who has thanked Toon supporters after the victory at the London Stadium.
Following the win, Bruno took to his official Instagram account to deliver a message.
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Bruno wrote: “Thank you, my God, for everything you do in my life… Thank you so much for allowing me to do what I love the most.
“I’m very happy to have scored a goal on my son’s birthday, something I really wanted. Pietro, you will always be the love of my life.
“An important victory to keep fighting for our goals. Thank you to all our fans for your support tonight! A very important week ahead. Happy to start off on the right foot.”
Bruno Guimaraes explains Newcastle United celebration
His goal on Monday night means that Bruno now has 11 goal contributions this season.
It was his third strike of the season, but undoubtedly his most important. His first goal had come in a 4-0 win over Leicester City, while his second was in the 4-1 defeat to Bournemouth.
But this goal was decisive. It was the winner, as Newcastle moved up to sixth in the Premier League table.
There were wild celebrations after Bruno hit the back of the net, while the midfielder had a special dance to mark the occasion.
Following the win, Bruno told Newcastle’s official website that the unique celebration was for his son Pietro.
“It is Pietro’s birthday today,” he said.
“I promised my family that if I scored I would walk like him, so it was a great moment.”
Bruno then stood tall in front of the travelling Toon Army, soaking in their adulation after such a crucial goal.
As Bruno says, it is the perfect start to a massive week for Newcastle United.
Now attentions turn to Wembley, as Newcastle United prepare to face Liverpool in the 2025 Carabao Cup final on Sunday.