Eddie Howe praised VAR and Alexander Isak’s composure after Newcastle made it third time lucky from the penalty spot to salvage a 1-1 Premier League draw at Brighton. Striker Isak converted his 23rd top-flight goal of the season two minutes from time at the Amex Stadium to boost the Magpies’ hopes of Champions League qualification.

Newcastle's recent 1-1 draw against Brighton wasn't a classic performance, but it showed heart.With just minutes left, Alexander Isak slotted in an 89th-minute penalty to snatch a point, which also was Newcastle's first Premier League draw since the 3-3 mouth-watering clash against Liverpool at St James' Park on December 5.

Eddie Howe having stated the match that United weren’t ‘clinical enough’ in the final third. Danny Murphy agreeing that this was true, but at the same time, saying Newcastle United ‘looked a really good side’ and were better than Brighton.