The best reaction from Newcastle United's 2-0 win against Chelsea | OneFootball

Eddie Howe, speaking to TNT Sports:

"I thought first half we were really, really good. I was very pleased. The sending off changed the game.

"With the score line as it was, it was a tricky second half for us us mentally because we wanted to go and attack. That was the message. But on the pitch I think it felt different, Chelsea tweaked things to make it difficult for us. But we hung in there and did well mentally in the second half."

On tactical battle with Maresca: "I probably enjoyed the first half more than the second. The second half was stressful, we were making changes. We started in the way we did and looked really comfortable until they tweaked things.

"With the scoreline, they had nothing to lose at that point. I was pleased with how we defended and Nick [Pope] made two excellent saves - you can't forget the part he played today.

"But we got over the line and that's the major thing in a game like today."

On why they started with a back five: "We always look at the opposition and what we think the best system will be. Of course, we lost Kieran [Trippier] and Joe Willock in the week then you're looking at the best balance of the team.

"We felt five in our back line would help us, went with that and it helped us first half and we still looked a threat the other way. Our attacking play was good, we just needed that second goal."

On the red card: "It was a big moment. For me, it was a red card but I haven't seen it again, I'm going with my initial reaction.

"I'm sure he hasn't meant to elbow the way he has but it doesn't look great."

On the fans: "The way we play has to fit the culture of the club and what the supporters want. The supporters here want fast, aggressive, attacking football. They want their team always wanting to score - that's perfect for me.

"I love to try and give them want they want. The atmosphere today was amazing, it was everything we hoped it would be."

Eddie Howe, speaking to BBC Match of the Day:

"It was anxious in the second half, that was an interesting 45 minutes. We played really well in the first half, we were electric, but a mixture of things - the psychology of the game, the scoreline, 10 v 11 - it made it a difficult second half. I thought Chelsea did really well but we hung in there.

"The crowd were up for the game, the atmosphere was amazing.

"We're on the road to what we want to do this season, but there's still a lot of work to do and two tough fixtures to play.

"The size of the prize is huge, the players are aware of that. There was a worry when we won the trophy [League Cup] that there would be a negative consequence of that, but I think it actually gave us confidence."

Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, speaking to BBC Match of the Day:

"Today is mother's day in Brazil so this goal is for for my mum and also my wife for being a great mother to my children.

"Big three points but nothing is done. Now we have to celebrate because this was a good one.

"We should play with a little more control but a win's a win."

On deflection for his goal: "Not that big a deflection!"