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Sean Longstaff with a typical tireless and unselfish performance.
However, as well as putting in the hard yards as usual for the team, the midfielder chipping in with a goal as well.
Newcastle United dominating Burnley, as the home side just couldn’t cope with the pace and movement pf the visitors.
One of numerous flowing moves, Sean Longstaff finishing sweetly into the bottom corner after Murphy laid the chance on. A killer goal that made it 2-0 and any hopes Burnley might have had of getting back into this game, rapidly fading.
Sean Longstaff speaking to BBC Match of the Day after scoring in Saturday’s 4-1 win at Burnley:
“There was some really good stuff in there.
“They started really well.
“Under the cosh for first 15 minutes but the first goal settled it down and from there you saw our attacking players take over the game.
“When we are really aggressive and running forward, we are a really good team.
“It has been there in fits and starts this season but a really good day and something to build on.”
Sean Longstaff on his goal to make it 2-0:
“I’m happy to score.
“Me and Jacob [Murphy] and Tino [Livramento] have a good relationship off the pitch.
“Jacob played a lovely pass and I just had to get good contact.
“It was a good end to the first half and you can see when we are in full flow we are a really dangerous team.”
Sean Longstaff on Newcastle’s attacking players:
“We’ve got the luxury, when everyone is fit, of some elite forward players.
“Alex [Isak] scored, Will [Callum Wilson] scored and Jacob [Murphy] was chipping in with assists.
“When we are fully fit and you bring Miggy [Almiron], Joelinton, Harvey Barnes on, it’s a top squad.
“Unfortunately for us, it hasn’t been like that all season [with so many unavailable players].”
Sean Longstaff on the Newcastle’s fans:
“They follow us up and down the country and there have beeb days where unfortunately for us we’ve not been there.
“So it’s good to give them an away day to remember – there’s nothing better.”
Stats via BBC Sport:
Burnley 1 Newcastle 4 – Saturday 4 May 3pm
Goals:
Newcastle United:
Wilson 19, Longstaff 35, Bruno 40, Isak 55
Burnley:
O’Shea 86
(Half-time stats in brackets)
Possession was Burnley 46% (52%) Newcastle 54% (48%)
Total shots were Burnley 17 (8) Newcastle 23 (15)
Shots on target were Burnley 5 (3) Newcastle 11 (6)
Corners were Burnley 4 (3) Newcastle 11 (5)
Referee: Anthony Taylor
Newcastle team v Burnley:
Dubravka, Livramento, Krafth, Burn, Hall, Longstaff (Joelinton 77), Bruno, J Murphy (Anderson 69), Gordon (Ritchie 85), Isak (Almiron 77), Wilson (Barnes 69)
Unused subs:
Pope, Dummett, White, A Murphy
(This is excellent from Vincent Kompany after Burnley 1 Newcastle 4 thrashing – Read HERE)
(Burnley 1 Newcastle 4 – Instant Newcastle fan / writer reaction – Read HERE)
(Newcastle United class blows the Clarets away – Burnley 1 Newcastle 4 – Read HERE)
Newcastle United matches now confirmed for rest of the season:
Saturday 11 May 2024 – Newcastle v Brighton (3pm)
Wednesday 15 May 2024 – Man U v Newcastle (8pm) Sky Sports
Sunday 19 May 2024 – Brentford v Newcastle (4pm)
(The final day of the season live TV matches will be selected closer to the day but all 10 PL games will be same time same day)
Wednesday 22 May 2024 – Tottenham v Newcastle (at MCG – Melbourne Cricket Ground)
Friday 24 May 2024 – A-League All Stars team v Newcastle (at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne)

 
