Every word from Erik's press conference

The Reds were admittedly second best for much of the contest, settled by Antony Gordon's far-post tap-in the second half.

After the game, the boss faced journalists' questions in the media suite at St James' Park and this is what he had to say on a bitterly cold, and bitterly disappointing, night in the north-east...

The team haven’t won against a top-eight team away from home for more than two years, why is that?

“So, I was waiting for that question. So we are always [having] issues. I know it’s your job to see that. We have the away form or we have the home form. We have this issue and we have to overcome this issue. It’s the truth. Today, I have to say credit to Newcastle. After the start,…