Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says his side played well enough to take something from the game after a 2-1 loss to Chelsea in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge.

Alexander Isak canceled out Chelsea 's opener scored by Nicolas Jackson, but Cole Palmer struck a winner for the Blues. Howe later insisted, "I thought it was a really good game, two really good teams. We gave a lot to the match, contributed a lot in terms of endeavour and attitude.

There was no lavish, £200m-plus spend on Tyneside, as Howe welcomed two backup goalkeepers, Lloyd Kelly on a free transfer and an inexperienced striker in William Osula to his ranks after Hall's permanent move was confirmed.