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Aleksandar Mitrovic tells Newcastle fans to be patient with him as striker hails performances of Dwight Gayle

Newcastle United cult hero Aleksandar Mitrovic says the club's supporters must be patient if they want to see him starting every week - because Dwight Gayle is simply too good right now.

Serbian striker Mitrovic was bouncing on the turf in front of the Gallowgate End after full-time on Tuesday night as the Toon Army sang their 'Mitro's on fire' tribute following his double in the 6-0 victory over Preston in the EFL Cup.

However, the 22-year-old has started just once in the Championship this season, while first choice Gayle is the division's top goalscorer with 11.