Eddie Howe says he is not expecting Crystal Palace to arrive on Tyneside with any type of cup hangover.
The Newcastle United boss is eager for his players not to get sucked into any lazy narratives in the build-up to the clash with the Eagles. Palace were dealt a big blow when losing 2-0 to Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley and with Patrick Vieira's men still coming down from the disappointment, it could be deemed an easier time to play them.
But Howe was having none of that and at his Press conference today, he said: "Crystal Palace have had a very good season. Obviously they'll be disappointed to go out in the FA Cup semi-final but Patrick Vieira has done an incredible job there and they've had an excellent season so I expect a very tough game."
