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Five things we learned before Stoke vs Newcastle

By Russell Hughes

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MARCH 1: Newcastle players seen L-R Vurnon Anita, Daryl Janmaat, Georginio Wijnaldum, Ayoze Perez and Siem de Jong warm up under the watchful eye of Newcastle's Head Coach Steve McClaren (3rd from left) and Newcastle's Assistant Coach Paul Simpson (R) during the Newcastle United Training session at The Newcastle United Training Centre on March 1, 2016, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MARCH 1: Newcastle players seen L-R Vurnon Anita, Daryl Janmaat, Georginio Wijnaldum, Ayoze Perez and Siem de Jong warm up under the watchful eye of Newcastle's Head Coach Steve McClaren (3rd from left) and Newcastle's Assistant Coach Paul Simpson (R) during the Newcastle United Training session at The Newcastle United Training Centre on March 1, 2016, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images) /
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Newcastle United head coach Steve McClaren has labelled his side as ‘frustrating’ to work with.

The difference in form between home and away performances has been remarkable, and several players seem unable to raise their game when playing away from St. James’ Park.

McClaren, for one, has found that hard to deal with. “This is the most frustrating team I’ve worked with,” the Chronicle reported that he said. “After West Brom we showed our ability with a fantastic performance appreciated by the crowd.

“The next performance is 5-1 and it could have been nine or 10,” concluded the boss.

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