Eddie Howe seemingly took intention at Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta following the Spaniard’s ‘irrelevant’ remarks within the wake of Newcastle’s 1-0 win over the Gunners.
Within the early kick-off on Saturday, the Magpies put in arguably their finest show of the season in opposition to final time period’s runners-up, with Alexander Isak scoring the one aim at St James’ Park with an outstanding first-half header.
It was a supply of frustration for Arteta after the sport, along with his aspect failing to win of their final three Premier League matches. Talking after the defeat, Arteta made a backhanded praise to Newcastle and Howe, saying that the aspect “are actually good at what they need to do.”
The top coach mentioned this actual remark thrice, based on The Athletic. Some have taken it as an insult or post-match jibe at our model of play, just about Newcastle’s supposed ‘darkish arts’.
Howe was quizzed about Arteta’s remarks in his post-match press convention, saying: “It’s irrelevant to me what anybody says, actually, aside from my group. And that’s how we’ve all the time checked out it as a result of there’s all the time outdoors noise wherever that comes from.
“We simply attempt to do what we do to: attempt to win video games on a constant foundation. Typically the previous few video games, our efficiency degree has positively elevated and we’ve been according to it.”
The win has served as an enormous enhance to Newcastle. having misplaced their final two Premier League video games, to Brighton and Chelsea, respectively. The aspect at the moment are tenth within the desk however simply three factors off fourth spot.
Reporter: Arteta mentioned you’re superb at what you do and also you drag groups into your model of sport… 👀
Howe: Arteta’s feedback are irrelevant 😌
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