How new signing Gonzalez can be Newcastle's 'quarterback'
BBC Sport pundit Ashley Williams explains how Nico Gonzalez' ability to play forward passes quickly encouraged Anthony Elanga to make runs in behind the Tottenham defence in Newcastle's 2-0 win over the North London side in the Premier League.
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"Nico Gonzalez's ability to play forward passes quickly encouraged Anthony Elanga to make runs in behind the Tottenham defence."
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BBC Sport pundit Ashley Williams explains how Nico Gonzalez' ability to play forward passes quickly encouraged Anthony Elanga to make runs in behind the Tottenham defence in Newcastle's 2-0 win over the North London side in the Premier League.
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