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Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has admitted they have a 'big task ahead' following their 2-0 defeat to Arsenal.
Howe was in the dugout for the first time since he replaced Steve Bruce as manager, as goals from Bukayo Saka and substitute Gabriel Martinelli sank the Magpies.
The result leaves them bottom of the Premier League table and still looking for their first win after 13 games.
Newcastle suffered a 2-0 defeat in Eddie Howe's first game in charge in the dugout
Howe though said he saw positive signs from his side's performance despite the defeat.
He told BT Sport: 'I saw a committed team, the players gave everything.
'I don't think we were at our best on the ball today, there were a lot of counter attacking opportunities for us to deliver better, especially with the players we have in the team.
Howe has acknowledged the big task he has got ahead of him after their latest defeat
Arsenal took all three points thanks to goals from Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli (right)
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