Eddie Howe: "This win can give us confidence and motivation for the Carabao final"

In the 28th round of the 2024-25 Premier League, Newcastle United defeated West Ham United 1-0. Coach Eddie Howe believes that this victory can inject confidence and motivation into the upcoming Carabao Cup final.

In this game, Bruno Guimaraes' goal helped Newcastle United win. In the post-match interview, Howe commented on the game: "This is one of our most important victories this season, not because of how good the performance is, but because of the fighting spirit and determination shown by the players."

“Now I will fully focus on the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool, taking everything into account. I think we really need a win to inject confidence and motivation into the final. This victory is also crucial for our league position.”

Howe also admitted that the players faced a certain psychological challenge in the upcoming Carabao Cup final, but this victory helped them improve their concentration. Howe said: "That's why I think this victory is so important."

"The players could have been distracted by the upcoming final, but they stayed focused during the match. We learned a lot from the last experience. In the waiting period before the final, everyone will talk about it."

"But at the same time, we still have important games to play. So I'm glad the final is coming and hopefully we can have a good performance."

Under Howe's leadership, Newcastle United has reached the Carabao Cup final for the second time. The first time was in 2023, when Newcastle United lost to Manchester United and missed the championship. This time, I hope Newcastle United can break the 70-year record of no major championship.