He was back in the team at Burnley after a toe injury ruled him out for the previous two weeks.
Mehdi Abeid (talking to the Chronicle): “It was important to get a result here and not to lose. We need to get back to winning ways
“We were a bit unlucky with the draw. We could do better but there were some positive things in the game.
“We played some good football and done great. We have to keep going that way and get better each game.”
Abeid feels United could “surprise” Chelsea on St James’s Park, where Mourinho has NEVER won a game as manager.
Abeid: “I don’t know, maybe we can surprise them!
“We’re at home with our fans. It can be good for us. Our fans can help us.
“My toe is a bit painful, I just trained on Monday. To play this game was great. I was feeling good. I did have some pain, but I can deal with it.
“I think I had a good game, and I was pleased.
“I really want to play a lot of games for Newcastle. I’m pleased to play this many games, and I want to play many more in the future.”