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- Howe said the timing of the late goal is irrelevant to him; it is the way they are conceding. The first goal is the one that really gets him, after a lot of work on set plays since the last game.
- Howe said the players deserve credit for their response at 1-0 down. The second half was a lot better and more aggressive, and they were inches away from making it 3-1 a few times.
- Asked about lapses that are costing them, Howe said he could not disagree. He thinks the last six games have been a lot better, but there are still moments where they shoot themselves in the foot.
- Howe said Lewis Miley scored a great goal, and he was really disappointed for him that it was not the match-defining moment. He is growing in stature and imposing himself more.
- Howe said sitting back is never the aim, but 2-1 ahead with minimal time left you have to stand up and be counted, and they did not. Last year, he thinks, they were excellent at it.
- Asked about strong words at half-time that Anthony Gordon mentioned, Howe said he was not happy; they did not play with the right belief. After the break their press forced the goalkeeper into a mistake.
“…making sure that we learn our lessons because it can't keep happening.”
- Howe said his first message to the players about the Sunderland derby came that night. Some new players may not understand it as well, so they will make sure everyone enters the pitch fully aware.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe shared his frustration following the dramatic late equalizer in the 2–2 draw against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.
Despite a strong comeback after trailing 1–0, the Magpies were once again undone by a momentary lapse in concentration conceding from a late set piece.
Eddie Howe praised his squad’s fighting spirit especially the impact of Lewis Miley and Anthony Gordon in the second half, but admitted that recurring defensive errors are hurting the team.
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