Eddie Howe has reflected on Newcastle United’s Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester United after taking the time to watch the encounter back and hold team meetings.
Howe must now lift his troops for a trip to Man City at the Etihad Stadium and knows it will be a tough encounter at a tricky time in the aftermath of Wembley.
The Newcastle boss is confident that his squad have washed away most of the disappointment of Wembley. Howe said at his press conference: “We were bruised on Sunday and Monday.