'My message to the fans is to stick with us

Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall, speaking after Monda's loss to West Ham: "It's a really difficult one to take. It was a massive game for us. We'd have been two points off second if we won.

"It was a frustrating game for us. We had a lot of the ball. When you are on top, you have to find a way to put the ball in the net, which we didn't.

"We know we can score goals. This season, we've defended better than we've attacked. But last season, we attacked better than we defended. It's about doing both.

"My message to the fans is to stick with us. Everyone works so hard throughout the week."