Eddie Howe Doesn’t Hold Back on PSG Before Newcastle Game | OneFootball

PSG will look to end the UEFA Champions League league phase with a win over Newcastle United on Jan. 28 at the Parc des Princes. After a sloppy display in their loss to Sporting Lisbon, the reigning Champions League winners are looking for a bounce-back performance.

The Parisians are in the Top 8 with 13 points heading into this match and with a win would avoid the play-off knockout round. Meanwhile, the Magpies are also in the Top 8 with 13 points, so both teams need a win to qualify directly into the Round of 16.

Furthermore, the Parisians have won four of their last six matches to start 2026, so they will be hoping their final game of January ends in a win.

Newcastle Manager Eddie Howe Talks Face the Ligue 1 Side

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Ahead of the PSG-Newcastle matchup, manager Eddie Howe spoke with the media and shared his thoughts on the Ligue 1 side, a team he has faced recently and seen in 2025 as the capital club took on and beat several Premier League teams.

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“I watched all of those matches, and they impressed me a great deal,” Howe said (h/t Paris Fans). “It is truly a team you can admire, because of the way it plays, how the coach has helped it evolve, and how it has been strengthened through well-chosen signings.

“There are many aspects of this side that deserve praise, especially a playing style that is quite unique. They are not trying to copy anyone. It is also worth noting that they have very athletic players in every position, and technically, they are all very strong. For me, this is the ultimate test, the toughest match we could play.”