Newcastle secured a 2-1 victory against Burnley at St. James' Park, but manager Eddie Howe expressed dissatisfaction with the game's conclusion, labeling it an "uncomfortable ending". This sentiment mirrors Howe's frustration after Newcastle's recent draw against Tottenham, where they conceded late goals, turning a potential victory into a 2-2 stalemate.

The Magpies appeared to be in control after the first half, with goals from Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon putting them ahead. Burnley's Lucas Pires was sent off for a foul on Anthony Elanga, further tilting the game in Newcastle's favor. However, Burnley fought back, with Zian Flemming converting a penalty after a Jacob Ramsey handball. Flemming then had a chance to level the score but missed a close-range header.

Howe acknowledged his team's struggles in managing the game's final stages. He admitted that Newcastle "made hard work of it" and that the team needs to improve in this area. He stressed the importance of learning from this experience, particularly with a victory to build upon. Howe stated, "We have to improve our management of games at the latter stages and today that nearly cost us".

Despite the win, Howe was critical of his team's overall performance, noting it was "a long way short of" their best. He credited Burnley's organization and the difficulty they posed, but also pointed out his own team's inability to maintain control after taking the lead. "We lost territory and the ability to get up the pitch. It's something for us to look at," Howe commented. He also expressed concern over their defending and attacking from set pieces.

Newcastle's inability to score from open play against ten-man Burnley also raised concerns. While some fans noted the importance of securing three points, others pointed out the team's sluggishness and inability to capitalize on their numerical advantage. Howe himself described the ending as "bizarre," highlighting the team's failure to maintain composure despite being 2-0 up.

Looking ahead, Howe aims to address these issues and ensure his team can more effectively close out games. The upcoming Wear-Tyne derby against Sunderland adds further urgency to these improvements. Despite the criticism, Howe acknowledged the positive aspects of the win, including securing 10 points out of a possible 12 in their recent matches.