"Only the bottom three have scored fewer goals in the Premier League this season than Newcastle, who have seven. Yet it has been a very different story in Europe. Newcastle have already netted eight goals in just three games in the Champions League. This was a night where Eddie Howe's side had 19 efforts, 10 shots on target and 38 touches in the opposition box."
"And Gordon did so when he side-footed home at the back post following Jacob Murphy's ball across in the 32nd minute. Gordon, in the process, became the first Newcastle player ever to score in three successive Champions League games, while only Alan Shearer has more goals in the competition for the club."
"A potentially awkward opponent ended up being swept aside - but Howe stressed there is "much more to come". "We're seeing the early shoots of the new team and it's exciting what we can be," he said. "But a lot of hard work ahead.""
Newcastle beat Benfica 3-0 at St James' Park with Anthony Gordon delivering a man-of-the-match performance and scoring in the 32nd minute. The club has scored only seven Premier League goals this season but has already netted eight in three Champions League matches, highlighting stronger European form. The side recorded 19 efforts, 10 shots on target and 38 touches in the opposition box, showing attacking intent. Record signing Nick Woltemade contributed with recent goals and effective link-up play. The coach described early shoots of a new team as exciting while warning that significant hard work remains.
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