Eddie Howe Carabao Cup Final press conference – The key messages ahead of Sunday | OneFootball

The Eddie Howe Carabao Cup Final Press Conference has taken place.

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

United facing Liverpool at 4.30pm on Sunday at Wembley.

A chance to end 56 years of hurt without a trophy, a chance to end 70 years since the last domestic trophy.

Eddie Howe Carabao Cup Final press conference – 14 March 2025:

“I want the players to attack the game and give a good representation of us.

“The spirit has been really good… we have had an increased unity and belief after Monday’s win.

“Preparation has been very good.

“We are positive.

“Our destiny is in our own hands.

“It is about us delivering a great performance.”

Eddie Howe on the outstanding support from the Newcastle United fans and their role at Wembley:

“They always are – we know from the last time we got to the final, that feeling of support and unity.

“We are absolutely going to need them.

We need every bit of help we can to push ourselves over the line.”

Eddie Howe on having to beat all of the current Premier League top four if Newcastle United are to lift the trophy, facing league leaders Liverpool on Sunday, having already defeated Chelsea, Forest and Arsenal (twice!!):

“We have had a really tough run in the Carabao Cup.

“We have gone from round to round.

“There has been a lot less noise and emotion and hopefully that helps us in our performance in our game.

“We have been very much focused on our game plan.

“We are very positive.”

Eddie How on his team selection to face Liverpool:

“There are always decisions to make.

“That will be no different for this game.

“We don’t have a huge pool of players – we have a very tight squad.

“We are in a good place after the win on Monday night and that was a big thing for us.

“The players are in a good place.

“Everyone wants to play in these bigger games.”

Eddie Howe on Arne Slot’s Liverpool side:

“I was entertained looking at their game (against PSG in the Champions League in midweek).

“I don’t think the extra-time will affect them – there has been so much time between that and Sunday.

“They are so strong but we always believe we have the players who can make a difference against any team.”

Eddie Howe on Dan Burn’s first England call-up (Livramento and Gordon also in Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad):

“It’s an incredible moment for Dan – there is no one more deserving in my opinion.

“He’s such an inspiring guy and a talented player.

“It is a great football story.

“Dan has had to do it the hard way, coming through the leagues.

“He is the model professional – he is so committed to what he does.