Antonio Conte's gloomy expressions after Tottenham Hotspur's defeat at Old Trafford this week will have evaporated by Sunday teatime in the capital - according to Eddie Howe.
The Newcastle head coach watched on as Spurs lost 2-0 against the Red Devils and it felt like the chips were down for the London side during their downbeat post-match media duties. In contrast, Newcastle's celebrations after Everton suggested few teams will relish playing United at the moment.
When asked if the feel-good factor in Toon can help seal another big result, Howe said: "Every game you start afresh, we go there with confidence off the back of a good result. But knowing Antonio and knowing his team, especially at home, they are very strong.
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"There will be no part of us that thinks this will be anything other than a tough game against a team with a top manager. I have been up against Antonio many times and have a lot of respect of him.
"I really like him personally and you just look at the job he's done at every club he's been at. He has an incredible desire and will to win. So we don't underestimate what we are going into. All we can do is give our best."
Newcastle's record at Spurs is a mixed bag since they journeyed to the new look North London venue in 2019 with a win, a draw and a heavy defeat last term. The 62,850 ground is arguably the best facility in the country and there have been suggestions of Newcastle following suit and swinging St James' around to fit in more fans.
Eddie knows the score when it comes to which ground is regarded as the best, when asked if Spurs can claim the title of best stadium, the Toon boss quipped: "I don't think I could ever say that! But it is a world class facility. It is a great place to play football. "But I love our stadium."
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