Eddie Howe says his players will make the long trip to the South Coast this weekend feeling mentally refreshed after a week of no fixtures.
The Magpies take on AFC Bournemouth on the back of a 1-1 draw with West Ham, but that clash came on the back of two high octane semi-final encounters against Southampton which led to a historic first trip to a major final this century. After a week of training and some rest and recuperation at the weekend, Howe is confident his players will be in a sharper frame of mind at his old club.
Indeed, after the thrills and spills of the cup win over the Saints, Newcastle players have now had the chance to reset in a more quiet environment with family and friends. And now they are looking to get back to winning ways in the Premier League
