EDDIE HOWE reckons it's a "compliment" for his Newcastle side to be called the Entertainers - but he wants an end to the goals chaos.
The Geordies have found the net 51 times this season, the fourth-best record in the Premier League, level with Spurs.
But they have also leaked 39 goals, and Howe is searching for a new balance to press on for European qualification.
The Toon have shipped four to Luton and two to Nottingham Forest in their last two games (Anthony Elanga scores for Forest, below), and host Howe's former club Bournemouth today.
Kevin Keegan's side were christened the Entertainers, but conceded fewer goals in their best campaign, while Newcastle only leaked 33 all last season.
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