![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/jacob-murphy-leaves-newcastle-pals-in-stitches-with-hilarious-trophy-lift/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/HB-OFF-PLATFORM-MURPHY.jpg&description=NEWCASTLE winger Jacob Murphy left his team-mates in stitches with his trophy lift yesterday. The Magpies topped off their pre-season preparations with an emphatic 4-0 win over Villareal at St James' Park. 3 Murphy embraced the pre-season spirit by lifting the trophy in an over the top fashion Credit: twitter @nufcbloguk 3 The winger jogged on the spot before thrusting the trophy aloft Credit: Newcastle 3 Newcastle won the Sela Cup after beating Villareal 4-0 Credit: Getty The two sides were competing for the inaugural Sela Cup - with Fiorentina and Nice also competing in the pre-season tournament. A changed Newcastle side beat Fiorentina 2-0 on Saturday before naming a full strength team against Villareal. Murphy got on the score sheet alongside midfielder Joelinton and there were two goals for new boy Harvey Barnes . The win meant Newcastle went through their pre-season unbeaten as they prepare for their Premier League opener against Aston Villa on Saturday. Club captain Jamaal Lascelles lifted the pre-season trophy in what is always a slightly awkward moment for players . But club joker Murphy embraced the awkwardness with an over the top trophy lift. As the cup was passed from player to player, Murphy seized his opportunity by doing a shuffle before running past the players and lifting the trophy aloft. He clearly cast away any awkwardness among the squad as his team-mates laughed at and applauded his efforts. The Newcastle cult hero has previously been dubbed "the king of memes" owing to his shocked celebration during Newcastle's 6-1 rout of Tottenham last season and waving Southampton's Duje Caleta-Car off the pitch after he was sent off against Newcastle. The winger has become a clear fans favourite for his performances on the field and personality away from it. One fan wrote on Twitter: "I love Murphy. His goal today){kind=link}
NEWCASTLE winger Jacob Murphy left his team-mates in stitches with his trophy lift yesterday.
The Magpies topped off their pre-season preparations with an emphatic 4-0 win over Villarreal at St James’ Park.
The two sides were competing for the inaugural Sela Cup – with Fiorentina and Nice also competing in the pre-season tournament.
A changed Newcastle side beat Fiorentina 2-0 on Saturday before naming a full strength team against Villarreal.
Murphy got on the score sheet alongside midfielder Joelinton and there were two goals for new boy Harvey Barnes.