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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Louise Taylor

Howe says Newcastle will not feel ‘burdened by history’ before cup final

The Newcastle United manager, Eddie Howe, looks on during the Premier League match against West Ham.
Eddie Howe is one win away from securing Newcastle’s first trophy since 1969. Photograph: Serena Taylor/Newcastle United/Getty Images

Eddie Howe is confident his Newcastle team will not feel “burdened by history” as they aim to end the club’s 54-year trophy drought.

Newcastle have not won major silverware since lifting the Fairs Cup (later the Uefa Cup) in 1969 but their manager hopes to introduce a new, long-awaited trophy to the St James’ Park boardroom after Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Manchester United.

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