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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Louise Taylor

Eddie Howe urges Newcastle fans to dream of title amid winning run

Alexander Isak
Eddie Howe says Alexander Isak, who has scored in eight successive top-flight games, can break Jamie Vardy’s record of scoring in 11 consecutive Premier League matches. Photograph: Scott Heppell/Reuters

Eddie Howe has refused to discount Alan Shearer’s suggestion that Newcastle have entered the title race after nine straight wins, including six in the Premier League.

Newcastle’s manager indicated that, rather than disagree with their former centre-forward, the supporters should dare to dream. “I have no problem with fans getting caught up in any kind of feeling like that,” said Howe. “That’s absolutely encouraged.

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