Eddie Howe Relishes Newcastle’s Performance in Win Over PSG

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe, has praised his team for their performance in the win against Paris Saint Germain at Saint James’ Park yesterday.

The Magpies surprisingly trounced PSG 4-1 in their first Champions League game at their home ground in the past 20 years, courtesy of goals from Miguel Almiron, Dan Burn, Sean Longstaff and Fabian Schar.

“I’m so pleased with the players for what they gave tonight,” Howe reacted after the win.

He continued: “It was a difficult game tactically, PSG tried to play from the back, so we had to unbalance and unsettle them.

“We were man for man at the back against elite players and they had some moments when they hurt us in what, I thought, was an even game but our goals came at good moments. To score four times against PSG in front of our supporters made it a really special night. The atmosphere was very special; I can’t thank our fans enough.

“In Milan in the last game, there was an element of us not quite hitting our levels but tonight gives us the belief we need to be successful. But it’s only a small step.”

Following their goalless draw away at Milan last week, Edie Howe’s Newcastle have found their way to the summit of Group F on four points, while PSG, Inter Milan and Dortmund trail with three, two and 1 point respectively.