Eddie Howe wants one final push from his team ahead of the clash against Leicester City - regardless of what happens in the Liverpool game. Howe dismissed his interest in the Reds' clash against Aston Villa, and even quipped he didn't know the kick off time.
But the reality is that Villa can do the Magpies a massive favour if they won at Anfield, as Newcastle will qualify for the Champions League without kicking a ball. When speaking of his demands, Howe said: "I can try and give a team that empties on the pitch, that gives everything every time we step onto it.
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