Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, speaking to TNT Sports: “We put in an excellent performance against a challenging opponent who poses tactical difficulties.”
“We got some fantastic goals today, and it was a great night for Yoane Wissa, who I’m really happy for. He came to this club looking for nights like this. The players rose to the occasion, and many delivered their best individual performances in quite some time.”
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“A number of our players have thrived in this competition this season, and Anthony Gordon is among them.”
On Kieran Trippier handing the captain’s armband to Lewis Miley: “It was spontaneous and unplanned, which is typical of Kieran — always considering others. It was a special moment for Lewis.”
On the final game in Paris: “That’s our goal. We need to focus on one step at a time, starting with Aston Villa. The Premier League is crucial, and it will be a tough match.”
Concerning Bruno Guimarães’ injury: “Bruno coming off is a cause for concern, but hopefully, it’s not serious.”
Did you know?
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Anthony Gordon has been directly involved in eight goals for Newcastle in the UEFA Champions League (6 goals, 2 assists), the most by any player at the club. He has also matched Alan Shearer’s record of six goals in the competition.
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Anthony Gordon (6 goals) and Harvey Barnes (5) become the third pair of English teammates to score five or more goals in a single UEFA Champions League campaign, following Leeds United’s Lee Bowyer (6) and Alan Smith (5) and Manchester United’s Paul Scholes (6) and Teddy Sheringham (5), all during the 2000-01 season.
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Bruno Guimarães made his 13th UEFA Champions League start for Newcastle, the highest for any outfield player, just one shy of Shay Given’s overall record of 14.