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Charlie Bennett & Stephen Killen & Stuart Jamieson

Gary Neville says football 'needs a strong Newcastle' after rousing St James' Park display against Arsenal

Gary Neville insists a strong Newcastle United is good for the game after watching Eddie Howe's side cruise to a 2-0 victory over Arsenal at St James' Park.

A Ben White own goal and a calm fininsh from Bruno Guimaraes saw United home in a match they dominated for large parts, as the crowd put on a spectacular display in the final home game of the season. It was an atmosphere which again didn't go unnoticed in the Sky Sports studio, and Neville was quick to highlight the change in mood on Tyneside.

Since Amanda Staveley and Co bought the club in October, there has been a huge increase in optimism throughout the United fanbase, and Neville says that's not only good for Newcastle fans, but for football as a whole. And he was impressed by the performance on the pitch as Champions League hopefuls Arsenal were swept away.

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