Eddie Howe made no excuses for Newcastle United's defeat at Aston Villa - admitting it was the Magpies' "worst" show of the season.
Howe left Villa Park having suffered his heaviest defeat of the campaign but United remain in the shake-up for the Champions League. The Newcastle boss was realistic after the loss and hopes his side will recover for the home game with Spurs next weekend.
He said: "I think it was probably our worst performance. We weren’t great today, and that’s hugely disappointing in such a big fixture. The lads have been so consistent throughout the season.
