Marc Guehi admits Newcastle United 'wanted it more' than Crystal Palace as the Magpies recorded their sixth straight victory at St James' Park. A spectacular first-half strike from Miguel Almiron was enough to secure a narrow win over the Eagles on Wednesday night.
Eddie Howe's side made a confident start to the contest, but were forced to defend for long spells of the second half as the visitors enjoyed the lionshare of possession. Wilfried Zaha came closest to an equaliser, but Palace struggled to fashion openings against the Magpies' stubborn defence.
The latest win has lifted Newcastle to the 40-point mark with five matches remaining. Guehi feels the hosts were 'deserved' winners following a poor first-half from Patrick Vieira's side, and believes their performance showed a greater desire to secure the points.
