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'Delighted with the contribution from the whole squad'

Eddie Howe applauds during match
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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live:

"Really good performance tonight, especially in the first half. We got our pressing attitude bang on and got a lot of regains high up the pitch, which is where the first goal came from. Delighted with the contribution from the whole squad."

On learning from Sunday's match against Chelsea: "You always learn from every game and try to put things into practice in the next match. Playing the same opponent yes, but a very different team, I'm sure they also took things from Sunday for tonight.

"I just felt there was a better feel in our out of possession delivery tonight. We were much better on the details and turning the regains into chances going forwards.

"Second half it wasn't an easy game to manage. They were bringing on some good players from the bench to add to the quality they already had on the pitch but I thought we defended really well."

On making changes with a quick turnaround: "You have the game on the horizon, so that is what you are looking at. Two days to recover before another one, so we will have to wait and find out if we managed it well.

"We also wanted to look after one or two players who we thought needed protection, some players deserved to play and stake their claim for more regular time and they did their chances no harm."

On the draw: "Copy and paste in terms of what I say each time. I want a home draw because this place is an amazing venue to play in and that was shown again tonight.

"Sold out, great atmosphere, good performance and I hope everyone feels a bit better about themselves now."