Eddie Howe has given his verdict after Newcastle United were held to a 1-1 draw against West Ham.
The Magpies had gone in front early through Callum Wilson before Lucas Paqueta's leveller helped hand the Hammers a draw at St James' Park.
Speaking after the clash, Howe said: "It was a tight game, very bright start, it was quite a strange opening. We didn't carry that on for the first half, second half was good but we couldn't break them down.
READ MORE: Newcastle United 1-1 West Ham: Callum Wilson ends drought but Hammers dig in for a point
"I don't think we were bad in the first half, but we didn't keep up our momentum. I don't think we stamped our authority on the game, they scored a poor goal from our high standards.
"In the second half we wanted to re-establish intensity. We did that for the majority of the half, we had possession and chances, but didn't take that chance."
West Ham certainly played in defensive mode at St James' and Howe accepted that the visitors were happy with the draw.
He said: "Teams, when they play us now, it's a second look at us, teams will make it difficult for us. West Ham wanted a tight game, the onus was on us to break them down."
READ NEXT
Everything Eddie Howe said on West Ham, Carabao Cup final and injuries at Newcastle press conference
Anthony Gordon truth told as Fabian Schar and Rafa Benitez open up on 'different' Newcastle buy
Jonjo Shelvey 'speaks from the heart' in emotional Newcastle speech as Eddie Howe 'devastated'
Eddie Howe's 'not happy' message should worry Manchester United and unseen Newcastle farewell
Southampton's classy congratulations to Newcastle as Nathan Jones prepares Manchester United
