World Cup has hurt us says Ed

EDDIE HOWE is cursing the World Cup because it has shattered growing Newcastle momentum.

Toon’s last defeat was at Anfield in August, and Saturday night’s dismantling of Chelsea was their fifth Premier League win on the spin. But now, because of the World Cup, they have to wait until Boxing Day for their next taste of league action. Manager Howe said: “We probably didn’t want the break given the momentum we have. “It’s been very, very good on all levels. The players, the staff, everyone, it has been more than we could have hoped for at the start of the season.

“The night games here are special. It was a great win for us in a match featuring two good teams. We got a high level from all the players.”