Isaac Hayden insists Newcastle United's season will not be defined by their meetings with the likes of Liverpool.

After last weekend's 3-1 loss at Anfield, Hayden says Toon must be completely focused on this weekend's more important clash with Brighton.

He said: "Our season won't be judged on playing Liverpool away.

"The games for us that we have to capitalise on are against Brighton.

"But we will take a lot from Anfield still.

"The lads gave a good effort and we now take that into training and look to do our best against Brighton."