Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce admits Allan Saint-Maximin had to play 'too deep' in the loss to Arsenal on Sunday.

The French winger has been in excellent form recently but could not get going against the Gunners at St. James' Park.

Bruce said: "Allan Saint-Maximin in the last few weeks has produced all sorts of magic but it wasn't quite there today. We've never thought we're safe.

"We have four games left and we still have a lot to play for.

"We didn't play well enough today against a decent Arsenal team.

"We have to regroup, go again and get ready for next week. It was simply that service to [the attackers]

"I think Allan probably played too deep. He was a little frustrated and got too deep."