I'm disappointed I could not score against Everton - Atsu

Newcastle winger Christian Atsu says, he feels depressed after failing to have his name on the score-sheet when they visited Everton at the Goodison Park on Wednesday.

Christian, 26, on several occasions, came close to scoring but could not. He mostly had the ball on his unfavoured right foot. However, speaking to nufc.co.uk the former Chelsea star revealed he was disappointed not to have scored in the game which the drew 1-1.

"I'm very disappointed that I was not on the score sheet because I had the chances to score. I was prepared for this game and I wanted to score and stay with the team".

" I would have been very happy for this ball to be on my left foot because I am sure I could have scored it ".

Atsu who has been mostly used as a substitute earned a place in Rafa Benitez team against Everton and he was impressive although he failed to have his name on the score sheet.

"We came here to win the game and not to draw the game" But we got a point and we are very happy we didn't lose this game".

"I want to give everything for this team and I just need to continue working hard and the next game we will see".