A young Newcastle United fan, affectionately dubbed 'Sammy' on social media, has found himself at the centre of a somewhat hilarious situation after skipping school for a football match that is now etched into the school register.

Sammy, who reportedly 'missed school' to witness Newcastle’s 2-0 Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg triumph over Arsenal, was caught on live TV celebrating with infectious enthusiasm as his team secured their first away victory at the Emirates Stadium since 2010. The win, made possible by a clinical performance from Alexander Isak (who bagged his 10th goal in 9 games), was a textbook defensive display from the Magpies, as they held Arsenal at arm’s length despite being peppered with 23 shots. Sammy, however, was far more interested in celebrating the result than worrying about his attendance record.