While we were better in the first half than in the second, I'd say we were clearly the better team on the second half display alone. Fellaini's disallowed goal was a nice piece of play and Anichebe's disallowed goal would have made us comfortable. I realise that the offside decision on Fellaini was close though he was onside, but Anichebe's goal looked to me to be well over the line on first view, and this was confirmed beyond all doubt on seeing the replays.
Having said that, the defending for Newcastle's goals was poor. Howard's positioning for the first was bad, and he was at fault with the second. Heitinga should start on Saturday against Swansea and we need a better back up goalie than Mucha.
Having said that, the defending for Newcastle's goals was poor. Howard's positioning for the first was bad, and he was at fault with the second. Heitinga should start on Saturday against Swansea and we need a better back up goalie than Mucha.