Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe believes the 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on the final day of the Premier League season was a fair result.

Howe said: “A draw was probably fair. I thought we were very good first half, the second half was tough and Chelsea were the better team. I’m delighted with the attitude as we were significantly weakened with a lot of players out through injury. It was a good draw.

“It was an important moment for [Anthony Gordon]. He contributed to that first half, took his goal very well and is a player of undoubted ability. We want that to continue next year.”