
Newcastle's results have been strong lately - they’d won four on the bounce in all competitions prior to welcoming Manchester City to St James’ Park for the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday - but fatigue has been more prevalent.
Eddie Howe’s men have barely had a break all season and the head coach didn’t hide his frustration at needing extra time and penalties to get past Bournemouth in the FA Cup at the weekend.