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.