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Newcastle boss Bruce: Big win - but we're not safe yet

Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce says they cannot get carried away after victory at Burnley.

Allan Saint-Maximin set up Jacob Murphy for their equaliser before hitting Newcastle's winner on Sunday.

Bruce later said, "This win is big but there's still a bit to go. Certainly it's a helping hand. It's an important game, so to win it was very good.

"It's been difficult with our injuries. You can see what Allan Saint-Maximin brings to the team. We've missed that bit of quality and excitement.

"To be missing your top players constantly, it affects teams.

"We didn't play well enough in the first half. Second half we were a different animal. We can improve of course but it's there for everyone to see."

On Newcastle's first-half penalty shout: "For me it's a penalty because it's dangerous play. We saw the boy get sent off for Leeds for dangerous play yesterday. Wasn't that dangerous?

"We can't get carried away but [four points from two games] in the Premier League is huge. It sets us up nicely, we've got some tough challenges but this helps.

"Let's hope our players stay fit. As good as I think I am, I need our best players."

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