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Newcastle’s all-English attack, featuring goals from Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes, secured a dominant 3-0 win and improved their Champions League prospects, Eddie Howe praised.
- On Wednesday Newcastle United beat Benfica 3-0 at St James' Park, with Anthony Gordon scoring and Harvey Barnes adding two goals.
- Using squad depth allowed Howe to rotate without weakening the side as he rested Sandro Tonali and Joelinton on Tuesday and recalled Jacob Murphy, who created the opener.
- Murphy's delivery created the opener for Gordon, while Nick Pope's fine saves and long throw set up Barnes' goal on Tuesday.
- The win strengthens Newcastle United's European prospects and boosts Eddie Howe's momentum ahead of busy domestic fixtures including Saturday's Fulham match and Spurs four days later.
- Jose Mourinho invoked Sir Bobby Robson on Monday and urged calm five minutes into the second half as Dodi Lukebakio and Benfica tested Newcastle's defence and hit the woodwork.
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Jose Mourinho gesture missed by TV cameras at Newcastle leaves Portuguese media furious - The Mirror
Benfica were soundly beaten by Newcastle United in the Champions League on Tuesday night and the Portuguese media did not hold back in their criticism of Jose Mourinho
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