Super sub Harvey Barnes heralded by Newcastle boss Eddie Howe

The Magpies were trailing 3-1 at St James’ Park when £38million summer signing Barnes was introduced.
Super sub Harvey Barnes heralded by Newcastle boss Eddie Howe
Newcastle’s Harvey Barnes celebrates his winning goal against West Ham (Richard Sellers/PA)

Eddie Howe praised saviour Harvey Barnes after he came off the bench to drag Newcastle from the jaws of defeat to a remarkable Premier League victory over West Ham.

The Magpies were trailing 3-1 at St James’ Park when £38million summer signing Barnes was introduced as a 67th-minute replacement for injured substitute Miguel Almiron and 23 madcap minutes later, he scored the second of two goals to secure a stunning 4-3 win.

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