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‘Wow’: Some Newcastle fans gushing over midfielder who ‘always gives 100%’

Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images
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Isaac Hayden
Isaac Hayden of Newcastle United is seen in action during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Newcastle United and AS Saint – Etienne at St. James Park on August 03, 2019 in Newcastle… (Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Some Newcastle United fans have taken to Twitter to give their reaction to the performance of Isaac Hayden against Brighton and Hove Albion.

What’s the story?

Hayden was in action for Newcastle in the Premier League game against Brighton away from home this evening.

The 26-year-old midfielder started the match and played for the entire 90 minutes.

The former Arsenal prospect scored midway through the second half to help Newcastle to a 1-1 draw.

What are Newcastle fans saying?

As you can see from the tweets below, Newcastle fans were impressed by the performance of Hayden against Brighton.

Well, some of them anyway.

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Isaac Hayden of Newcastle United (14) celebrates after he scores the opening goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle United at Molineux on… (Serena Taylor/Newcastle United)

Hayden was brilliant in the middle of the park, protected the backline well and drove the team forward.

The midfielder was a leader in the middle of the park and was trying to help out his teammates.

Hayden did not shy away from a challenge, yet he was disciplined.

The Newcastle no.14 took two shots, had a pass accuracy of 84.4%, won one header, took 46 touches, and made five tackles and one interceptions.

The midfielder has scored one goal in 10 Premier League matches so far this season.