Eddie Howe reflects on what happened at the London Stadium – West Ham 0 Newcastle 1 | OneFootball

Eddie Howe has been reflecting on Monday night at the London Stadium.

Honest as ever, the United boss analysing West Ham 0 Newcastle 1.

A gutsy performance, full of character, seeing Newcastle deservedly the winners.

Not a night for great entertaining football but what there was, largely came from the away side.

Eddie Howe and his Newcastle United players with a significant victory, both in terms of potential Champions League qualification and as preparation and momentum for Wembley on Sunday.

Eddie Howe reflecting on West Ham 0 Newcastle 1:

“One of our best wins of the season.

“Not in terms of performance but desire and heart.

“All the big ingredients you need to be a successful team.

“A need to win when the game is tight and find a way to get over the line.

“We defended really well after the first three minutes which were a bit scary.

“A deserved win.”

Eddie Howe on whether he is happy/relieved that he can focus on the Carabao Cup Final now:

“Yes.

“These games [Cup Finals], we learned this last time [in 2023], can be quite a long wait.

“When everyone is talking about it but you have massive games ahead.

“I’m pleased it’s here and hopefully we can perform well.”

Eddie Howe on the possibility of the Carabao Cup Final distracting the players:

“That is why for me it was such a good win.

“I would be easy for the players to be distracted but they were present.

“Harvey Barnes did very well today. Lovely cross.

“Tino looked good at left-back.

“We will focus fully on Liverpool now.

“We will take everything into consideration.

“I felt we were in need of a win to go into the final with a real boost and lift.

“It will do us the world of good.

“Also for our league table position, today was vital.”

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