Newcastle boss Eddie Howe explains 'better feeling' around the club after huge Arsenal win
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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has revealed there was a 'better feeling in training' after their Carabao Cup win over Chelsea as they followed up that victory with another against Arsenal on Saturday.
Alexander Isak netted the only goal of the game in the 14th minute, with the Sweden international heading home following a sensational delivery from Anthony Gordon.
Newcastle deserved their win against Arsenal and their season, at least, seems to be turning around.
And Howe, speaking to the BBC, has opened up and revealed his side's midweek victory over Chelsea has helped lift some of the doom and gloom mood around the place.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has revealed there was a 'better feeling in training' after their Carabao Cup win over Chelsea as they followed up that victory with another against Arsenal on Saturday.
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"You have to be really strong mentality and know results will turn if you continue to do the right things," he said.
"It has been a difficult week with the fixtures but the players have done really well.
"There was a better feeling in training after the Chelsea win, as if pressure lifted slightly.
"Today's performance was built on hard, work , desire and a lot of really good defending in the second half. I thought we looked good."
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On Isak's goal, he continued: "I wouldn't say it is a trademark goal for Alex but really pleased to see it.
"Anthony can give you that on his natural right hand side and it was a great ball.
"It was always going to take a moment like that as it was a game of few chances. It was 95 minutes of concentration and consistency in our attitude.
"We managed and controlled some very good players pretty well today.
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"It's three points but it means so much because we hadn't won for a while in the Premier League. I'm sure it will do us the world of good."
Newcastle star Lewis Hall was excellent throughout the showdown.
And, like Howe, he thinks the victory over Arsenal can act as a turning point for their season.
"It was a really good performance from us," he said.
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Newcastle star Alexander Isak netted a stunning header against Arsenal on Saturday
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"We know what they can bring, how competitive they are. It was about working hard together.
"Bukayo [Saka] is an amazing player. Before the game I just thought if I can keep him as quiet as possible, then I would have done my job.
"At St James' Park every block, every tackle, little things like that get the crowd going and it's an amazing feeling.
"I'm loving my time at Newcastle. When I first came to the club I would be lying if I said it wasn't a little frustrating.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe was thrilled with his side's victory over Arsenal on Saturday
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"There are not many left backs in the England squad, I would be lying if I said I hadn't noticed that, but my focus is to just keep on playing well for Newcastle.
"We didn't have the greatest start performance-wise but we were still picking up results.
"The last few weeks when we were playing better football we weren't getting results. This is something we can build on for sure."
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