Eddie Howe says tie is not over despite Newcastle’s 6-1 win away at Qarabag

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe (left) was full of praise for striker Anthony Gordon after his four goals in a 6-1 Champions League win at Qarabag (AP/PA) - (AP)

Eddie Howe has insisted Newcastle’s Champions League play-off tie against Qarabag is not over despite returning from Baku with a thumping 6-1 first-leg advantage.

Howe and his players set off on the 2,500-mile return journey brimming with confidence after dismantling the champions of Azerbaijan inside 45 minutes, but head coach Howe is taking nothing for granted ahead of next Tuesday night’s return at St James’ Park with either Barcelona or Chelsea awaiting the victors.