Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe was left to ponder what could have been after a frustrating 0-0 draw against Tottenham Hotspur at St James' Park. The Magpies had taken the lead through Callum Wilson before being pegged back, only for Spurs to level the scores with a late equaliser.
Howe expressed his disappointment with the outcome, describing it as a "painful" end to a game that had seen Newcastle twice come from behind to take the lead. Despite having the better of possession and shots on target, the Magpies were unable to find a winner in regular time.
The Newcastle boss acknowledged that Spurs' late equaliser was a significant blow to his team's chances of taking all three points. "It was a really painful end to the game," Howe said. "We had our moments, but we couldn't capitalize on them. Tottenham were good, they deserved their point."
For the Magpies, the draw keeps alive hopes of mounting a top-four challenge in the Premier League. Howe remained upbeat despite the setback, saying: "We'll take the points and move on. It's a tough league, and we need to be solid at times. We're not perfect, but we're getting closer."
The draw is a significant result for Newcastle, who were looking to bounce back from a recent defeat against Liverpool. Spurs, meanwhile, remain in contention for European football next season.
Howe expressed his disappointment with the outcome, describing it as a "painful" end to a game that had seen Newcastle twice come from behind to take the lead. Despite having the better of possession and shots on target, the Magpies were unable to find a winner in regular time.
The Newcastle boss acknowledged that Spurs' late equaliser was a significant blow to his team's chances of taking all three points. "It was a really painful end to the game," Howe said. "We had our moments, but we couldn't capitalize on them. Tottenham were good, they deserved their point."
For the Magpies, the draw keeps alive hopes of mounting a top-four challenge in the Premier League. Howe remained upbeat despite the setback, saying: "We'll take the points and move on. It's a tough league, and we need to be solid at times. We're not perfect, but we're getting closer."
The draw is a significant result for Newcastle, who were looking to bounce back from a recent defeat against Liverpool. Spurs, meanwhile, remain in contention for European football next season.
. I feel bad for Howe and the lads, they looked so sharp out there, only to have it slip through their fingers at the end. But, you know, it's not all doom and gloom! 
They still got something from it, which is more than some teams can say 
. And let's be real, they're getting closer to that top-four spot, so there's definitely reason to be optimistic about their season 
. I mean, sure, Spurs looked solid, but you gotta give credit where credit's due - they earned that point fair and square 
. So, no need to get too down in the dumps about this one... yet 
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. That must've been so frustrating after coming back like twice already! 
You guys had the momentum and possession, but just couldn't quite get that goal to seal it. 
I know how painful a draw can be, especially when you're close to getting those three points 
️. But hey, taking a point is still better than nothing, right? 
. It's like a diagram of frustration: 
. Newcastle gets the points and stays in the mix for that top-four spot 
, while Spurs stay in contention for Europe 
. And who knows, maybe this will be the wake-up call they need to really make some noise 
.
... you can see why spurs deserved their point, but at the same time newcastle's performance was solid 
, it's not like they were getting roasted or anything 
... anyway, 0-0's not the end of the world and all that, i'm sure eddie will bounce back from this one 
. Eddie Howe is like the ultimate boss, he's always keeping it real and talking about being solid which I love 
. I mean Callum Wilson is a beast on the pitch! 
Can't wait for the next match 
I don't know man, that's such a frustrating result for Newcastle. They had all the chances but just couldn't finish them off. You feel like they're stuck in neutral mode and it's hard to see them breaking free from that. 
. And let's be real, Spurs weren't gonna give it to them for free 
. It's all about taking the positives from this draw and using it as fuel to move forward 
.
And now Newcastle is still in the running for top four? It's like a big puzzle and I'm not sure how it's all going to play out. 
Can someone explain this game to me in simple terms? 
it's not easy losing points especially when you're chasing a top four spot in the league 
. And let's be real, those Spurs just made a statement - they're not gonna give up on European football without a fight 
. The fact that they didn't take all three points is tough to swallow