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‘The crowd were INCREDIBLE’: Eddie Howe credits Newcastle fans for inspiring them in their emphatic start against Tottenham - with the Magpies scoring FIVE times inside the opening 21 minutes in their 6-1 rout of Spurs

Eddie Howe has credited Newcastle United supporters for helping his side make an 'incredible start' against Tottenham on Sunday.

Newcastle breezed into third place of the Premier League standings as as travelling Spurs side slumped to a 6-1 defeat at St James' Park.

The hosts found themselves 5-0 up after just 21 minutes as strikes from Jacob Murphy, Joelinton, and Alexander Isak put them on their way to an emphatic victory.

Magpies boss Howe revelled in his side's outstanding performance and explained that the over 50,000 strong crowd helped inspire Newcastle.