Eddie Howe on the 'massive lift' Bruno Guimaraes has given Newcastle United

Eddie Howe says that Newcastle United's victory over Leicester City was a "massive lift" for everybody connected with the club.

Bruno Guimaraes' last gasp winner ensured Newcastle sit on 37 points with six games left and after United's fifth win in a row Howe's side are edging towards a strong finish.

Speaking after the game, Howe said: "To score so late in the game is a massive lift for everybody. I thought we had the best chances.

"Leicester were probably in control of the game but we had some really good moments and I thought our defensive resilience in the second half, as Leicester took control of the ball, was excellent. We hung in there, made it difficult for them to penetrate us, and got rewarded for that with the counter-attack goal at the end."

And reflecting on the efforts of Bruno and the fan reaction, Howe said: "Yes, they love him and rightly so after today's performance. He was magnificent in every discipline of the game.

"I think the biggest compliment I could give him is that on 95 minutes, with tired legs, for sure, for him - he's getting used to the Premier League - but he's managed to get himself in the box to score that header."