Eddie Howe Arsenal press conference – The key messages ahead of Sunday | OneFootball

The Eddie Howe Arsenal Press Conference has taken place.

The Newcastle United Head Coach speaking to the media ahead of Sunday’s game.

Newcastle United facing Arsenal, 4.30pm at St James’ Park.

Eddie Howe and Newcastle United now looking to move to within one point of the Gunners with a fourth home victory in a row against Arsenal.

Eddie Howe giving these key updates.

Eddie Howe Arsenal press conference:

“It has always been a competitive game against Arsenal and there has been an edge to those games as both teams are desperate to win.

“We encourage that.

“The more competitive we are, the better we play.

“We need to bring that to the game on Sunday.”

Eddie Howe with team news ahead of Arsenal:

“We have a couple of players to check today.

“No major injuries from the game. Jacob [Murphy] is doing okay, it is an issue we are managing.

“He is fit and available, but some days he has been sore, so we are just trying to manage his load.”

Eddie Howe on Jacob Ramsey:

“His recovery is going well; he is on the grass working hard and building his fitness back up.

“I think it will be after the international break that we see him, anything before that, then he will be ahead of schedule.”

Eddie Howe on Anthony Gordon:

“It is a big boost for us to have him back fully.

“He can really focus on the few games we have ahead of the next international break.

“I thought he was excellent against Bradford.

“He is a player that rises to the occasion and we are going to need everyone to do that on Sunday.”

Eddie Howe on Nick Woltemade:

“I see him as a nine.

“He plays it differently to other strikers we’ve had in the past, it is about utilising Nick’s strengths.

“I was really impressed with him in the short time he had on Wednesday, he showed his creative flair.”

Eddie Howe on Will Osula:

“He did a lot of work, individual work last season, focused on all aspects of his game.