Eddie Howe says his Newcastle United players gave everything at Arsenal - but knows that his team can be more of a threat.
The black and whites held the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium and remain on a long unbeaten run in the Premier League. The stalemate leaves them nine points behind Mikel Arteta's side.
But Howe said last night: "I was a little disappointed we couldn't pose more of a threat. We could have done a bit better with but the lads gave everything.
"Our defensive performance has been very good and that's full credit to everyone. We wanted to attack the game and be ourselves. I don't think we quite were but that's credit to Arsenal for forcing us deep."
Speaking about his side's defensive display in the capital, Howe said: "I think it was a very, very good defensive display and great mentality from the group. You saw good teamwork and a collective effort.
"I think Arsenal are very good and pose different problems so we knew defensively we needed to be rock solid.
"I don't think there were many periods in the game where we were totally OK. We did have our moments - I don't think we were great on the ball - but we had our moments to potentially nick it on the counter-attack or with a set-piece."
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