Eddie Howe has been talking ahead of Newcastle United taking on Bournemouth.
United preparing for their 53rd match of the season.
A return to St James’ Park after that added time defeat to Crystal Palace.
Newcastle United looking to get back to winning form.
Victories against Man U and Chelsea having been followed by Premier League defeats to Sunderland and Palace.
Eddie Howe speaking at his Newcastle United pre-match press conference ahead of facing Bournemouth:
“Six game to finish the season on a strong note. we are all very focused on giving a good performance. We have got to believe in ourselves.”
Eddie Howe on Bournemouth test:
“We are under no illusions this is a tough game; they are a very good team. They are on a great run in the Premier League. They’ve got clear strengths. We know what we need to do to win the game.”
Eddie Howe on playing at St James’ Park:
“Our home form has got away from us in recent weeks, and we are determined to get that back, that is our priority. The benefits of playing at home are huge for us, the atmosphere is great. We need to tap into that; we need to do the key things well.”
Eddie Howe asked about the chances of European football next season:
“It is still possible, we need those runs of wins, we haven’t done that this season. We are in a difficult period; we need to come out of that. We can still have a successful end to the season.”
Eddie Howe reflecting on the past week:
“We need that feeling back, it has been too long, we are desperate to win, desperate to play well. We have had a mixture of feelings this week. A disappointing result at Crystal Palace, there has not been many smiling faces around the training ground this week, but the feeling is one of steely determination to put it right.”
Eddie Howe on Bruno Guimaraes
“There is a chance he can be fit for the weekend. We have seen him in training, he is pushing hard to be involved, he is desperate to help the team, desperate to be involved. So, there is a possibility, I will make a decision off the back of training today.”