Soccer-Howe wants misfiring Newcastle to use Sunderland win as launch pad

Soccer Football - FA Cup - Third Round - Sunderland v Newcastle United - Stadium of Light, Sunderland, Britain - January 6, 2024 Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon in action with Sunderland's Luke O'Nien REUTERS/Carl Recine

(Reuters) - Newcastle United's 3-0 victory over bitter rivals Sunderland in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday can act as a launch pad for the Premier League club's campaign to get back on track, manager Eddie Howe said.

Daniel Ballard's own goal and Newcastle forward Alexander Isak's double helped the Magpies, who were off the back of just one win in their last eight matches in all competitions, end their wait for a derby victory against the Championship side since 2011.