Olaleye Idowu
Newcastle United manager, Eddie Howe has said that the performance of goalkeeper, Martin Dubravka and the whole side helped deliver the clean sheet against Manchester United on Monday night.
Two early first-half goals from Alexander Isak and Joelinton earned Newcastle the win over Man United at Old Trafford.
The result put Howe’s men in fifth position, just three points off Chelsea in fourth place on the Premier League table.
Speaking after the game, Howe suggested that the confidence in his team made the difference during the encounter.
“Early in the season we were on the other end of it by conceding early goals and it makes such a difference,” Howe told the BBC.
“Pleased for Martin [Dubravka] and the back line, the whole team, for the clean sheet,” he added.
“Confidence is the ultimate thing that makes the difference,” Howe added.
“The players are playing in their best positions and look happy and comfortable and our injury record has also improved from last year.”
Newcastle’s next match is against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
