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Newcastle United

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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe speaks to BBC Match of the Day: “We are happy, especially after last week. That was a good performance, we played bravely in our own way. It was two teams going head-to-head for probably 70 minutes. They were stronger than us in the last 20 minutes and we had to defend really well to keep the point.

“We got into really good crossing areas and I was really happy with how we were out of possession and how we attacked the game. I can’t ask for much more, the boys gave it their all.”

About Anthony Gordon, playing up front: “I said he was capable of playing that role. The highlight for me today was his energy and his running performance. He led the line really well and was really happy that he scored his goal. Well deserved.”

About Sandro Tonali: “It’s probably our strongest position in terms of selection. We hold Joe Willock and Sean Longstaff in very high regard. Tonali would be one of our best players today. He suffered from slight cramps today, but that’s normal given the amount of time off he had.

Regarding improved performance compared to last week: “It is difficult to define how people react in certain situations. There will always be an improvement here, especially against the opponent. There is a fear factor, you know you have to perform well otherwise it could be very difficult. The challenge for us. “It’s about finding that consistency and that’s what we’re working towards.”