'We needed a big response' - Howe

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe, speaking to BBC Sport: "It was a tough game. We knew it would be. Southampton came out quickly and scored. That changes the dynamic of the whole game because I thought we started really well.

"We needed to really dig deep, it was a big test of our character especially after what happened last week (against Bournemouth). We needed a big response and we got that with the penalty, we never looked back."

On Alexander Isak: "He took the penalty really well. He was really good in lots of moments during that first half. He was the conduit, he was the guy linking play for us and then on the end of bits and pieces.

"He's taken the second goal really well, it was a great move from the team. Delighted with him, delighted for the group. It's a big win for us."

On Newcastle's travelling support: "The noise created by our away support was incredible. Those that braved those elements to come down we thank them from the bottom of our hearts. We hope they have a safe journey back."

On subbing on Miguel Almiron, who has been linked with a move back to Atlanta: "It wasn't necessarily a farewell, it wasn't planned. It just something instinctive, with the supporters singing his name. For everything that he's given me and the football club I thought it was only right he shared that with the supporters."