It is our World Cup – Bruno Guimaraes | OneFootball

A great performance on Monday night from Bruno Guimaraes.

A real captain’s display, leading by example, as United won 1-0 at the London Stadium.

Bruno Guimaraes named man of the match and scoring the winning goal.

Not surprisingly, conversation has quickly turned to Sunday and the League Cup Final.

Bruno Guimaraes declaring that this is our World Cup.

Which actually is a very fair comparison, because if you asked Newcastle United fans if they’d rather NUFC won the League Cup or England the World Cup, well…there is only one answer isn’t there!

Bruno Guimaraes speaking to Sky Sports following the 1-0 victory over West Ham:

“Massive win, we want to fight for the Champions League again.

“It was a big win for us.

“Good to keep the clean sheet.

“Get the confidence back before the final.

“Massive win and happy for the team’s performance.

“When we play like that, we show the character of the team.

“We can beat any team in the world.

“We just have to be consistent.

“We keep the clean sheet, we could score more goals, but the most important thing was the three points.”

Bruno Guimaraes on playing further forward:

“The gaffer has given me more freedom to be in the box.

“Today it was a good goal.

“We worked that hard and we have seen videos of them struggling with some crosses.”

Bruno Guimaraes on Sunday’s League Cup final:

“I think it is massive for the club’s history and we want to be part of it.

“We know we ae going to play against one of the best teams.

“Hopefully we can go to Wembley and get the title [League Cup].

“We have seen people – doubters.

“We are focusing on ourselves.

“Missing Anthony Gordon, Lewis Hall and Sven Botman is not good for us, but we have players who can play well.

“We showed [against West Ham] we have a strong squad.

“I believe that we can win.

“A final everything could happen.

“I believe our fans can make a difference for us.

“For us, it is like the World Cup.

“We want to make history for this club.

“It is a long time for the fans without a trophy.

“Isak at the moment, is the best striker in the world.

“Our midfield has been our strength.”

West Ham 0 Newcastle 1 – Monday 10 March 8pm

(Stats via BBC Sport)

Goals:

Newcastle United:

Bruno 63

West Ham:

Possession was Newcastle 49% West Ham 51%

Total shots were Newcastle 9 West Ham 9

Shots on target were Newcastle 3 West Ham 2

Corners were Newcastle 4 West Ham 3

Touches in the box Newcastle 28 West Ham 21

Newcastle team v West Ham:

Pope, Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento, Joelinton, Tonali, Bruno (Longstaff 88), Barnes (Willock 79), Isak (Wilson 79), Murphy

Unused subs:

Dubravka, Targett, Krafth, Osula, Miley, Neave

(BBC Sport comments from ‘neutrals’ – Interesting on Newcastle United after 1-0 at West Ham – Read HERE)

(3 Positives and 3 Negatives to take from West Ham 0 Newcastle 1 – Read HERE)

(West Ham 0 Newcastle 1 – Instant Newcastle United fan/writer reaction – Read HERE)

(Match Report – Massive for Champions League AND Carabao Cup Final – West Ham 0 Newcastle 1 Read HERE)

The remaining Newcastle United match schedule:

Sunday 16 March – Newcastle v Liverpool (4.30pm) Carabao Cup final Sky Sports

Wednesday 2 April – Newcastle v Brentford (7.45pm)

Monday 7 April – Leicester v Newcastle (8pm) Sky Sports

Sunday 13 April – Newcastle v Man U (4.30pm) Sky Sports

Wednesday 16 April – Newcastle v Palace (7.30pm)

Saturday 19 April – Villa v Newcastle (5.30pm) Sky Sports

Saturday 26 April – Newcastle v Ipswich (3pm)

Saturday 3 May – Brighton v Newcastle TBC

Saturday 10 May – Newcastle v Chelsea TBC