Carabao Cup: Revenge Not In My Mind –Howe Speaks Ahead Newcastle Vs Man United

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has revealed that gaining revenge against Man United in the Carabao Cup is not top of his priority.

Howes side were beaten 2-0 at Wembley in February as Newcastles agonisingly long wait for a first domestic trophy, stretching back to 1955, was extended for at least another season.

Erik ten Hags team have been disappointing this season and were brushed aside 3-0 in the Manchester derby at the weekend.

But Howe was adamant that rubbing salt into Uniteds wounds and gaining vengeance was not top of his priority list.

Thats not our emotion as I sit here now, he said on the eve of the fourth round tie.

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Our emotion is just to try to prepare and win the game. One win and were into the quarter-final of the competition.

Despite Uniteds poor form, Howe believes Ten Hags men are still fighting for the cause.

Theyve got some very good results lately and have won some games late. Theyve shown some real character and spirit in those difficult moments to come through those challenges, he said.

Whenever you play Manchester City theyre very, very difficult games. When you go into a cup tie, to a degree you leave that form behind. This is a one-off game and Im sure both teams will be motivated to try and win.

Newcastle have recovered well after a frustrating start to the season and are sixth in the Premier League table after Saturdays draw at Wolves.

Injuries to several players in recent weeks, as well as a 10-month ban handed down to Sandro Tonali for breaching betting rules, has stretched Howes squad, with the Champions League an added commitment this season.

You can have a game where you lose one or two players and suddenly the outlook and dynamic of the squad changes, he said.

But you just have to roll with the punches, absorb the hits and thats what were going to try to do.

Its not ideal for us, especially with the season we have. Its a totally different feel to last season where we could maybe absorb those hits a bit easier with the week-to-week games.

Were not in that position now so were going to need everybody in the squad to step up, which I think is the key message. Everyone has to give a bit more.

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