Conceding late goals has 'really cost us in our league position', says frustrated Magpies boss

EDDIE Howe admitted losing points late in games has been costly for Newcastle this season after Cristian Romero's stoppage-time goal earned Tottenham a 2-2 draw.

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Bruno Guimaraes fired the Magpies ahead in the 71st minute at St James' Park before Romero levelled with a diving header.

Anthony Gordon's penalty restored the hosts’ lead, but skipper Romero came to Tottenham's rescue with an overhead kick in the fifth minute of stoppage-time, which saw the ball float through the box and trickle into the bottom corner. Newcastle had been looking to secure a third straight Premier League win following recent victories over Manchester City and Everton and Howe was left frustrated following the late concession.

He said: "Four performances since the international break - the last international break - have been really strong.

"The defeat at Marseille was strong, today was strong, maybe not the highs of Everton, but good.