Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has praised Anthony Gordon after his four-goal performance in the Europa League, noting the winger would prefer playing through the middle. "Every player has a preference on positions. He'd probably prefer to play down the middle and lead the line because you have much more freedom," Howe stated.
The comments come as Arsenal face potential pressure if Manchester City win at Newcastle on Saturday. The North London derby builds amid these developments, with both teams preparing for crucial weekend fixtures.