Anthony Elanga has left Newcastle United fans on social media in complete agreement.
Elanga recorded his first Premier League assist for Eddie Howe’s side as Newcastle United beat Everton 4-1 on Saturday.
The Sweden star has endured a difficult start to life on Tyneside but was trusted from the off on Merseyside as Howe made six changes from the team who lost to Marseille earlier this week.
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Elanga helped Newcastle click into gear in prompt fashion at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, forcing an early save from Jordan Pickford which led to Malick Thiaw nodding in Lewis Miley’s corner.
There were certainly some promising signs from Elanga and his performance left Toon fans online impressed.
Newcastle United fans praise Anthony Elanga after win over Everton
Though there were several players earning the praise of Newcastle fans online, it was particularly interesting to see Elanga given some credit.
It would be fair to say that the majority of Toon fans have been somewhat underwhelmed by him thus far but it was brilliant to see him playing well.
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Elanga’s industry to pounce upon a mishap from the Everton defence allowed him to play in Nick Woltemade, who chipped Pickford with ease.
“We have a talent there for sure,” said one fan.
Another added: “Hopefully that is a turning point for him.”
One supporter said: “Elanga turned up tonight.”
“Elanga’s best game so far,” was another comment.
One pleased fan wrote: “Anthony Elanga had a good game, so credit where it is due.”
“Praise to Elanga. Assist and learning the role of playing in a Eddie Howe team. Going be a danger when he’s fully up to speed,” added another onlooker.
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Howe has constantly backed Elanga and effectively promised he would improve once he had settled into the club.
The Newcastle United manager hasn’t made many poor signings since he arrived at the club and has consistently improved the players he’s worked with.
Though there’s still a long way to go yet, the 23-year-old put in his best display yet.
Elanga has a lot of competition from Jacob Murphy on the right wing but more performances like that will give Howe a lot to think about.
Howe may yet be proven right once again.
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