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Isaac Hayden has suggested that Newcastle United fans are much more passionate than supporters of his old clubs Arsenal and Hull City.

The midfielder, who enjoyed a good first season with United and won a Sky Bet Championship title winners medal, is eager to return to the Premier League.

Speaking in an interview with the Times’ Henry Winter, Hayden said: “It’s a special feeling here.

“Arsenal are a massive club, but it doesn’t have the same aura as Newcastle.

“I pulled on the red-and-white Arsenal shirt — maybe not enough times to fully appreciate it — but it’s almost like a sense of pure passion from the Geordies, compared to the Arsenal fans.

“Don’t get me wrong, Arsenal fans have had a tough time as well and been great, but I didn’t get the feeling when you walk out at the Emirates as when I walk out at St James.

“It’s a different vibe.

“At Newcastle, it’s like I’m representing the guy in the stands.

“When we lose, I know 50,000 people are not going to have a good weekend.

“They make me feel like I’m representing them directly on the pitch.

“I didn’t get that at Arsenal or Hull.”