Eddie Howe was impressed with Newcastle's performance against Manchester City despite losing 3-2, but admitted his side 'ran out of steam'.
The Magpies are reeling from three consecutive Premier League defeats after squandering their lead against City at St James' Park on Saturday.
Goals from Alexandar Isak and Anthony Gordon cancelled out Bernardo Silva's stunning opener before City responded through a Kevin de Bruyne equaliser and Oscar Bobb's stoppage time winner.
Howe described the defeat after the match as 'very, very painful' and explained Newcastle just 'couldn't deliver' in the second half.