Eddie Howe rues Newcastle’s ‘painful’ stoppage time defeat to Man City
Despite an impressive performance from Newcastle, manager Eddie Howe expressed his disappointment after his team’s 3-2 defeat to Manchester City at St James’ Park. The Magpies suffered their third consecutive Premier League loss, with City’s Oscar Bobb scoring the winning goal in stoppage time.
Howe praised his players for their physical efforts and the promise they showed in the first half. However, he admitted that they ultimately ran out of steam in the second half, leading to their defeat. There was so much promise and so many good things, so to be sat here with nothing is very, very painful, Howe said.
The difference in the strength of both teams’ benches became evident as City’s substitutes, including Kevin de Bruyne, made a significant impact. De Bruyne, who entered the game in the 69th minute after a long lay-off, scored a goal and provided an assist to turn the match in City’s favor. Despite hoping for the Belgian to be rusty, Howe praised De Bruyne’s performance, stating, There’s no rustiness there.
Newcastle’s energy levels dropped in the second half, and they were unable to match their earlier intensity. Howe attributed this to the limited options on the bench and the physical efforts exerted by his players in the first half. We are limited from the bench at the moment, and the lads gave a lot in the first half. We just couldn’t sustain it, he explained.
Despite their defeat, Newcastle showcased their potential against one of the top teams in the Premier League. Howe emphasized the positives from the game, acknowledging the team’s aggression and front-foot approach in the first half. However, he also recognized the need to improve their consistency and ability to maintain their performance throughout the entire match.
The loss against Manchester City marks a setback for Newcastle, who are looking to bounce back from their recent poor form. The team will need to regroup and find ways to maintain their energy levels and competitive edge in future matches.
In the highly competitive world of Premier League football, every team faces its own challenges. Newcastle will need to overcome their limitations and use their strengths effectively to achieve their goals. With Howe at the helm, there is hope that the Magpies will bounce back stronger and more determined in their upcoming fixtures.
