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Pardew admits Newcastle had no answer to Spurs wingers

Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew admits they were undone by Tottenham's wingers yesterday.

Pardew hailed the performances of Gareth Bale and Aaron Lennon, who were Spurs' biggest threat throughout.

"Their pace down the flanks was probably the difference between the two sides," said the Newcastle boss.

"The pace they have can undo you and your discipline as a back four and you want that in your team, you want that directness."

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