Allan Saint-Maximin's scary message for Premier League defences as Newcastle United rock champions

Allan Saint-Maximin says his performance against Manchester City was one of his performances in a Newcastle United shirt - but has sent a scary warning to Premier League defenders.

After a game in which he recorded three assists, setting up Callum Wilson and Miguel Almiron before winning a free-kick which Kieran Trippier whipped home, Saint-Maximin has indicated he is only interested in improving. Speaking after the 3-3 draw with City he said: "It was one of them (best performances). You know I'm capable of playing like that, I just try to listen to my team-mates as they help me a lot.

"A very good goal was made for Callum Wilson and a good one for Miggy. I will just keep doing what I love to do.

"I say thank you to my team-mates for helping me play like that. I just want to keep going and improve."

Saint-Maximin won high praise from Eddie Howe after the game but reckons that he has played as well when other players missed opportunities he laid on for them.

The winger said: "The manager said it was maybe the best performance because I gave a good ball or two and they scored. But sometimes you can give a good ball and they don't score.

"Today it was a great performance because it was Man City. Maybe it would be different against another team but the whole world can see what we are capable of doing.

"What we showed against Man City was good and it sends a message to all of the teams. I will just keep working hard but I will say thank you to the staff, team-mates and coach because they help me a lot.

"They help me improve the way I play."

Speaking about the six-goal thriller against City, which was played out in front of a national TV audience, Saint-Maximin added: "It's the type of game we love to play. We can't even dream