Newcastle United headlines: Bruno Guimaraes on best position amid Michael Owen praise

Your Newcastle United headlines for Wednesday, April 20.

Bruno Guimaraes believes the system Eddie Howe plays at Newcastle allows him to play his best football. At Lyon, the Brazilian was tasked with the deep-lying playmaker role in front of the back four.

Jonjo Shelvey is currently operating in the ‘quarterback’ position for United, meaning Guimaraes has freedom to get further forward. The subtle tactical nudge from Howe has paid dividends, with the 24-year-old bagging twice against Leicester on Sunday to cement his cult hero status.

Those two goals take his tally in Newcastle colours to three - the same he managed for Lyon in 73 appearances. Speaking to Brazilian outlet Globo, Guimaraes revealed he is loving his new responsibility. He said: "At Lyon, I had a slightly different role, I played more as a first man, but at Athletico Paranaense and here at Newcastle I've been playing as a number 8, where I feel more comfortable playing.

"I've also been playing this role in the national team, which is the one I like the most. I believe I still have a lot to evolve in that sense, but I've been scoring my goals.”

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Former Newcastle striker Michael Owen has hailed Eddie Howe for turning the club’s fortunes around. When the 44-year-old was appointed, relegation looked like a severe possibility despite the recent £300million Saudi-backed takeover.

The Magpies were five points adrift from safety and winless in the Premier League. However, a drastic U-turn in form - inspired by Howe and his coaching staff - has Newcastle a comfortable 13 points clear of the drop one.

In his BetVictor column, Owen praised the Toon boss for the job he has done on Tyneside. "He’s done a brilliant job, I actually think