Eddie Howe satisfied and frustrated after Newcastle's point at Champions League-chasing West Ham

Eddie Howe says he will accept a point but admits Newcastle United could be leaving London with an impressive win.

The Magpies held Champions League contenders West Ham to a draw in the capital and are now five points clear of the bottom three.

Speaking after the game, Howe said: “I’m satisfied with the point but frustrated it maybe wasn’t more.

"The way we started the game was excellent.

"The only disappointment for me was that we only got one goal – there was more in it for us.

“Although we dominated they still had a threat in the game.

"That’s what West Ham can do to you.

"We’re disappointed that the free-kick was poorly defended from our perspective.

"That’s a frustration, but the character and response was there.

"With the balls we put into the box, it should have been more.”

And reflecting on Joe Willock's first goal of the season, Howe said: “Last season he scored some crucial goals for the club.

"This season, since I’ve come in, he’s grown and grown and grown.

"That goal was coming.

"I’m really pleased for him because he deserved it today."