Newcastle's Bruce praises teenager Longstaff, hints at Chelsea start


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Manchester United - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - October 6, 2019 Newcastle United's Matthew Longstaff celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

(Reuters) - Newcastle United teenager Matthew Longstaff has livened up the dressing room with his refreshing personality after a sparkling Premier League debut against Manchester United, manager Steve Bruce said on Friday.

Newcastle are in 16th place in the Premier League with just eight points from eight games but have momentum on their side after an upset win over Manchester United, courtesy of academy graduate Longstaff's winning goal.

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