Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe believes their defeat to Leicester City did not reflect their performance.
The Magpies were handed a harsh lesson against the Foxes, losing 4-0 away from home in the Premier League on Sunday.
They conceded three goals in the second half, and Howe knows they need to secure defensive reinforcements in the January transfer window.
Howe said post-game: "It was a strange game because I thought we were OK for large parts.
"We were ok in the first half and were a threat at times.
"We conceded a goal with the penalty - which was debatable whether it was. The scoreline looks like a heavy defeat but I didn't think it felt like that at all."
Howe added: "It wasn't ideal for our situation [conceding a penalty in the first half].
"The manner of [the penalty] as well is one that the referee gives at the time and it's no way it will be overturned.
"It's harsh for us. The scoreline is not reflective.
"Statistics show us that and my gut feeling tells me that but we have to regroup very quickly."
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