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Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall has been speaking to BBC Radio Newcastle about the defeat to Chelsea: "I thought we played well in parts of the game and that sums up our whole season really. We have had good spells in all of the games but then the spells where we have been a bit sloppy have let us down. I think that is what happened today."

On his assist for Alexander Isak: "It was really good play down the right-hand side actually. There were a lot of people involved and I think the timing of everything was good.

"Harvey's [Barnes] pass to me on the overlap was perfectly timed and Alex's [Isak] run into the box was timed very well as well. It was a good team goal and it is something that we can look to do more."

On whether he feels the team are making progress this season: "I think in the last three or four games, since the Manchester City game really, we have shown a lot in the games for the fans and people on the outside to look at and be impressed with.

"We have looked back to ourselves so, if we can continue to do that and become more consistent over the whole 90 minutes, then I think we have a good chance of progressing up the table."

On his return to Stamford Bridge: "I knew what I had been through before so that wasn't really on my mind, to be honest. I play for Newcastle now and I'm really happy here. I was just coming here to get the three points.

"Obviously when you come back to a stadium that you have played in before, it does bring back fond memories but I was just focusing on getting the win for the team."

On taking on Chelsea again in a few days at St. James' Park: "We know with Chelsea that they have a lot of depth in their squad, almost two XIs really. So we know whoever they are going to play, they are going to have a really good team out.

"But we have some options as well and we know that, especially at home, we are more than good enough to win that game."

Listen to the full post-match interview here

Gary Rose
BBC Sport journalist

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There were positives and negatives to take from this performance for Newcastle fans.

The positives were that it was close, they ended their long run without a goal from open play and, on another day, they could have got something from this game.

The negatives are some poor decision making at times and another game without victory that sees Newcastle currently in midtable.

It was Alexander Isak who scored Newcastle's first non-penalty goal in more than seven hours of football but he also made the wrong decision that almost certainly would have made it 2-2 when he tried to walk the ball into the net after rounding the goalkeeper instead of passing. That decision ultimately meant his shot was blocked by defenders.

It is now five games without victory for Newcastle in the Premier League. Boss Eddie Howe is remaining positive that because the performances are there the results will come, but they need to get back to winning ways quickly to retain hopes of challenging for the top four.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has been speaking to BBC Match of the Day following the defeat: "I thought it was a really good game with two really good teams. We gave a lot to the match and contributed a lot, in terms of endeavour and attitude.

"I'm probably disappointed with the two goals we conceded, especially the second which we thought was self-inflicted, but we gave everything to try and get something."

On whether Newcastle deserved something: "I felt we did for the character shown in coming back. I thought there were a lot of positive things, a lot of very good football. I felt as though we were chasing the game, we were moments away from scoring at any moment."

On what is missing at the moment: "I think it is just the final bit in both boxes, where we didn't defend the two moments well enough and I felt we had enough positive actions to score more.

"Hopefully the goal will go a long way to ridding ourselves of that. No one can change it but us and we will continue to attack games and attack teams."

On whether their current run is emotionally draining: "I think you go through all types of cycles as a manager. You understand the difficult moments and you just have to ride through them knowing you'll come back again. The attitude of the players gives me the most heart and that is the most important thing."

On how many changes he can make for Wednesday's cup game against Chelsea: "We are probably not in the position where we can make as many as we would like. We will try and make the right decisions for both games. We want to try and go as far as we can."

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Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League matches this season, against a variety of guests.

For week nine he takes on rapper Nemzzz, who supports Manchester United.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

Newcastle have scored only eight goals in their first eight league games, but I don't think they have changed their style since last season.

It's more that they don't have the strength in depth in the strikers' department. They badly missed Alexander Isak when he was injured, because their other main frontman, Callum Wilson, has not been fit enough to feature this season.

I am backing Newcastle to get a goal this time after two games without scoring, but everything points towards a Chelsea win at Stamford Bridge. With Cole Palmer in the team, they carry far more of a threat than the Magpies.

Nemzzz's prediction: 3-1

Chelsea lost last week and, for once, Palmer did not play his best. Liverpool managed to keep him quiet, but I not sure Newcastle will.

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Phil Cartwright
BBC Sport journalist

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Chelsea (kick-off 14:00 GMT).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• Regarding Alexander Isak's contract situation: "It's a slightly more complex situation. Regarding the contracts, I'm not necessarily involved in those discussions day to day. I will hear bits and pieces. With Alex, he's got a long contract anyway and we have to be careful regarding our spending due to PSR. It's not a clear-cut situation. We of course love him and are desperate from him to stay at Newcastle for many years and score loads of goals for us. But I don't see a short-term issue with his contract."

• Striker Callum Wilson is not quite ready to return to action and is set to miss at least the next three matches: "He's just had some tightness in his body. He had trained with us and looked really good, but with Callum we and he are hypersensitive to any reaction to the work. He's got no injury as such, it's just he's not ready to come back yet."

• On Anthony Gordon signing a new contract: "Really pleased for him and for us. It's a really smart bit of work from the football club and from Anthony because it cuts out a lot of needless noise around his future."

• Howe added: "He's such a talent, we need him absolutely firing and I think this will help him get back to his very best."

• Howe said it is "crucial" the club continues its ambition for success in order to keep its best players: "We have to have a perception of achievement and growing as a football club to keep not just the so-called big names happy, but everyone happy and going in a forward direction. I've seen it very quickly go the other way. Myself and everyone connected at the club has a big job to try to keep that momentum positive."

• Howe does not want to "make too big a thing" of the Magpies failing to score in each of their past two games: "We need to score goals. It's been at the heart of everything we've done since we've been here, to be an attacking team, and we certainly haven't lost the intent to attack or score. I'd just love to see us be free and take those chances we create."

• On Sunday's opponents Chelsea, who they face again in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday: "It's unusual that you get to play the same team back to back and it's interesting that we're away and then home because naturally that will add complexities to gameplans. But I embrace the challenge."

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Newcastle should 100% have scored after registering 35 shots across two games - but it is not a full-blown problem for Eddie Howe's side.

I doubt there is a feeling on the pitch that they won't score. Players in a team that creates opportunities do usually have a belief there will be better times ahead.

When teams do not create many chances then it is different because there is a pressure to take them.

Newcastle are not that side.

With their creativity, the attacking players they have are more than capable of scoring multiple goals in any game.

Plus, Newcastle do not score loads of goals anyway - yet they know how to get results and they still are.

People will overreact but the situation is not as bad as some are making it out to be.

Football is like that. Often people never notice these things but then someone brings out a stat and it escalates from there.

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We asked for your views on one thing nobody is talking about at Newcastle.

Here are some of your comments:

Richard: How many pre-takeover players we still have in our squad. In the game against Brighton, there were six Ashley-era players involved, plus another as an unused substitute. With Dubravka and Lascelles injured the figure could have been higher. Some 11 out of 29 squad players are pre-takeover. Nearly half! We must be patient.

Phil: How do you solve a problem like Bruno and Tonali? Both superstar players yet when they play together the product they serve is so inconsistent. It is like a modern day Gerrard-Lampard combination. Eddie needs to find an answer as using the flanks hoping to beat the offside trap is pretty toothless when the opposition know it's all you have.

Paul: Frustrating slump and moving the wrong way down the table, new attacking players needed. Why did we sell Chris Wood? We have not been the same team since.

Neil: Set-pieces. We have been woeful with corners and free-kicks awarded to us this season - whereas we had great routines in the first 18 months of Eddie Howe (with Jason Tindall devising smart routines). We are also naive when defending set-pieces. Goal against Brighton a case in point - get someone in front of the ball to stop quick free-kicks being taken.

Chris: Fabian Schar was signed for £3m and has been an outstanding servant for the club. This summer, the headlines have been about a lack of signings, and chasing an overpriced centre-back. Blaming FFP might be one thing, but are the scouts and backroom staff just being lazy? Forget the likes of Guehi. Newcastle need to be smarter with the money available.

Alexander Isak is keen to sign a new long-term deal at Newcastle United beyond 2028, despite interest in the forward from Arsenal and Chelsea. (i Sport), external

However, the Magpies do not see any rush to open talks with Isak, given he has three years left on his contract. (Mail - subscription required), external

Besiktas are keen on the possibility of taking Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin on loan, with Newcastle, Arsenal and Manchester United also interested in the 27-year-old England international. (Fotomac - in Turkish), external

Middlesbrough have ruled out the possibility of 22-year-old midfielder Hayden Hackney joining Newcastle or Tottenham in January. (GiveMeSport), external

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Shamoon Hafez
BBC Sport football news reporter

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When Premier League champions Manchester City came to St James' Park last month, the Newcastle fans showcased a huge banner in the Gallowgate end in recognition of their star winger Anthony Gordon, which the player admitted almost left him "crying on the pitch".

Now there will be a feeling of relief from supporters after one of the club's 'untouchables' seemingly ended any speculation about his future by signing a new long-term deal.

The 23-year-old's bumper new contract is a show of faith from the club for his fine form last season and a signal of intent to maintain a team around Gordon, striker Alexander Isak and midfielder Bruno Guimaraes.

"I was almost crying on the pitch," Gordon said in a post-match interview, external with the club. "I don't think fans will ever quite know what that stuff will mean because I have got family and a little son watching in the stadium so they are memories that will stay with me forever."

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BBC Radio Newcastle's Matthew Raisbeck has been discussing the Magpies' need for a third striker, stating that he believes the club is "suffering because of their transfer policies" in recent windows.

"I think Newcastle have needed a third striker for almost two years - since they sold Chris Wood to Nottingham Forest," he told the Total Sport: Newcastle United podcast.

"He scored again against Crystal Palace on Monday night and, even though he didn't have a great record at Newcastle, he has been great everywhere else.

"I don't think he has been replaced, in terms of being a striker that can play in the Premier League, can start regularly and has experience.

"I like William Osula. I can see why they have brought him in to develop, but if you're going to spend that sort of money then someone like Liam Delap [is more suited]. He has done well for Ipswich and looks more ready for Premier League football, whereas Osula doesn't.

"The whole thing around going for Marc Guehi - I think we can understand why clubs would be interested in him, because he was excellent for England in the summer and he is brilliant for Crystal Palace - but it wasn't a priority position for Newcastle, in my view.

"Newcastle needed a right-sided attacker and/or another striker, so I think the club are now suffering because of their transfer policies over the summer and the last few windows."

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Newcastle United are willing to listen to offers for 25-year-old English midfielder Joe Willock in January. (Ekrem Konur), external

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Newcastle have been irritatingly inconsistent so far - positive results at the start of the campaign despite the team not quite being at their best, but now slumping to a four-game winless run in the Premier League.

We have seen the lack of goals and the over-reliance on Alexander Isak, but you know your club best.

So tell us, what else should be on the agenda - good or bad - when talking about the Magpies?

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We asked for your immediate reaction to Anthony Gordon signing a new long-term deal with Newcastle.

Here are some of your comments:

Sandra: I am so glad that Antony Gordon has signed long term for Newcastle. He always plays well and often does a lot of work on the field with no acknowledgement for his hard work.

Cliff: It’s no surprise that Anthony loves it here. Every player who spends any time in Newcastle/Northumberland finds the slower pace of life ideal for them and their families. This is how you reward star players. In the past he would have been sold but the club now has a positive attitude and lofty goals, fully endorsed by fans and owners alike.

Jason: Glad Gordon is putting his future here. He is a good player hopefully he can turn into a great at the Toon.

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Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon reacts to signing a new long-term deal with the club: "I just think the club's in a great place. Since the takeover it's just been up and up. Me and the gaffer are a perfect match in terms of style of play. I love it here.

"I'm very happy here, I like living here, the team is very suited to me - and I'm here to win a trophy. The short story is we need to win a trophy. Winning a trophy here would be unbelievable because the fans have waited so long. To be part of that team who finally does it is a massive goal of mine.

"We (my family and I) have always felt settled because Geordies are so easy-going and so welcoming, very easy to speak to and always want the best for you. It's a very easy place to come and live, I think. I feel very connected to everyone - teammates, fans and everyone involved."

Gordon - who was linked with a move to Liverpool during the summer - joined the Magpies in January 2023 and has made 74 appearances, scoring 15 goals and registering 11 assists.

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Manager Eddie Howe said: "I'm delighted Anthony has committed his future to the club. He has grown as a player and as a person during his time at Newcastle United and he has continued to prove just how good he is on the biggest stage.

"He is dedicated to improving himself and the team, and when you add that to the quality of his performances and his incredibly high work-rate, it's clear to see why he has such a special connection with our supporters.

"There's even more to come from Anthony and I'm excited about what's ahead for him and us."