One of those nights – Eddie Howe bemoans fine margins after Newcastle defeat

Callum Wilson was denied by a superb save from Gregor Kobel then the crossbar while Anthony Gordon’s deflected strike also came off the goal frame late on.
One of those nights – Eddie Howe bemoans fine margins after Newcastle defeat
Eddie Howe’s side lost at home (Will Matthews/PA)

Eddie Howe felt Newcastle were dealt a “lesson” on the fine margins of the Champions League as Borussia Dortmund handed the Magpies a first defeat of their campaign.

After a goalless draw at AC Milan and a 4-1 win over Paris St Germain last time out, Newcastle were brought back down to earth as Felix Nmecha’s controlled finish gave Dortmund a 1-0 victory.

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