Pardew compares match-winner Remy to Cruyff and Bergkamp


NEWCASTLE, England (Reuters) - Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew compared striker Loic Remy to Dutch greats Johan Cruyff and Dennis Bergkamp after his injury-time winner earned a much-needed 1-0 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday.

Having hit the base of the post in the 88th minute, the French international rifled home a shot four minutes later to grab Newcastle's first goal in five matches and secure a first win for the club since January 18.

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