Eddie Howe got everything that he dreamed of on Wednesday night – Newcastle 2 Chelsea 0

The Mag

·30. Oktober 2024

Eddie Howe got everything that he dreamed of on Wednesday night – Newcastle 2 Chelsea 0

So pleased for Eddie Howe.

A great team performance on Wednesday night and it ended Newcastle 2 Chelsea 0.

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Fully deserved for Eddie Howe and his players.

The NUFC boss getting his tactics and team selection spot on.

Whilst he even got the dream draw, anybody at home Eddie Howe wanted.

Though even better that with Man City knocked out, Newcastle also avoided the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham.

Brentford at home in the quarter-final! (See the full quarter-final draw HERE)

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live after Newcastle 2 Chelsea 0:

“Really good performance tonight, especially in the first half.

“We got our pressing attitude bang on and got a lot of regains high up the pitch, which is where the first goal came from.

“Delighted with the contribution from the whole squad.”

On learning from Sunday’s match v Chelsea:

“You always learn from every game and try to put things into practice in the next match.

“Playing the same opponent yes, but a very different team, I’m sure they also took things from Sunday for tonight.

“I just felt there was a better feel in our out of possession delivery tonight.

“We were much better on the details and turning the regains into chances going forwards.

“Second half it wasn’t an easy game to manage. They were bringing on some good players from the bench to add to the quality they already had on the pitch but I thought we defended really well.”

On making changes with a quick turnaround:

“You have the game on the horizon, so that is what you are looking at.

“Two days to recover before another one, so we will have to wait and find out if we managed it well.

“We also wanted to look after one or two players who we thought needed protection, some players deserved to play and stake their claim for more regular time and they did their chances no harm.”

Eddie Howe on what he hoped to get in the quarter-final draw:

“Copy and paste in terms of what I say each time.

“I want a home draw because this place is an amazing venue to play in and that was shown again tonight.

“Sold out, great atmosphere, good performance and I hope everyone feels a bit better about themselves now.”

Newcastle 2 Chelsea 0 – Wednesday 30 October 7.45pm

(Stats via BBC Sport)

Goals:

Newcastle United:

Isak 23, Disasi OG 26

Chelsea:

Possession was Newcastle 35% Chelsea 65%

Total shots were Newcastle 8 Chelsea 17