Newcastle United's Anthony Elanga (left) and Jacob Murphy

Eddie Howe has backed Anthony Elanga to come good at Newcastle United - although Jacob Murphy is now breathing down his neck for a starting place.

Murphy, who grabbed 14 assists and nine goals in an outstanding campaign in the 2024/25 season, has watched on as opportunities became limited on Tyneside.

But he came on as a substitute at Brighton and offered much more of an attacking threat.

When asked about Elanga, Howe said ahead of the Benfica game: "Anthony is an outstanding player and I have no doubt about his long-term qualities for the team.

"There is a settling-in period for him that he’s going through. He’s having to make slight adjustments to his game.

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"If you look back at a highlight reel of what he’s delivered, he’s put some great crosses in, albeit with no direct goal outputs.

"That’s...