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Goodison Park clash can be like 'home game' for Newcastle United despite Gordon return

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe believes that the 3,000 strong Toon Army heading to Merseyside have the power to make it feel like a "home game" at Goodison Park.

The United fanbase have taken over a host of Premier League grounds and London for the weekend during the Carabao Cup final. And now they head to the blue end of Stanley Park knowing their side could put a nine-point gap between themselves and Tottenham Hotspur.

In a game in which Everton fans will have a hot reception lined up for Anthony Gordon - who left in January for £45million - Howe must consider whether to field the youngster at his old stamping ground. When asked if Everton fans risk draining their energy on one player rather than supporting their own relegation haunted team, Howe said he is more concerned with his own fans.

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