Newcastle United boss John Carver drew positives from their defeat at home to Arsenal.

Carver was also to take positives from a spirited fightback which he felt demonstrated the fact that his players have not started their summer holiday just yet.

Carver said: "There certainly wasn't anyone on the beach with their flip-flops on, that's for sure.

"After the comments last week, which were ridiculous, from ex-players - I'm surprised at that - every single one of them, and I include the lads who came on the pitch as second-half substitutes, gave everything for this football club.

"It showed that they are not on their holidays yet."

That barb was aimed in the direction of Match of the Day pundit Phil Neville after his comments last Sunday night, although the former Manchester United and Everton man tweeted during the second half: "Newcastle been brilliant 2nd half so far!".

When informed, Carver said: "That's nice, I didn't realise that had happened."