Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce analyses the key difference in striker Joelinton after improved Chelsea show



Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce was full of praise for his Brazilian frontman, who has come in for criticism for some lacklustre performances of late.
But having netted against Rochdale in the cup, Joelinton led the line and hit the bar against the Blues.
Bruce admits he was impressed by the £40million man.
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Hide Ad"Joe was manful today (Saturday),” said Bruce after his side’s 1-0 win at St James’s Park.
“You can see the difference a goal (in the 4-1 FA Cup win on Tuesday) made. He fed off scraps but he never gave up."
Isaac Hayden scored the only goal of the game in the 94th minute on Tyneside yesterday as United ended a run of three without a win in the Premier League.