Eddie Howe exclusive: Newcastle boss on Champions League draw, transfer window, Anthony Gordon and more
In an exclusive interview, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe discusses the Champions League draw, transfers, Anthony Gordon's fine form and more; watch Brighton vs Newcastle live on Sky Sports Premier League from 5pm on Saturday Night Football; kick-off 5.30pm
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Friday 1 September 2023 14:53, UK
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Eddie Howe leans back in his chair and smiles. «I definitely won't be describing it like that,» he says.
Howe is responding to Newcastle CEO Darren Eales' verdict of this season's Champions League draw. After being paired with French champions Paris Saint-Germain, seven-time winners AC Milan and 1997 champions Borussia Dortmund, Eales believes Newcastle are in a «super group of death».
But Howe disagrees. «I don't really buy into the group of death stuff,» he says with another broad grin during an exclusive interview with Sky Sports.
«It's a real challenge for us, there's no doubt about it. We're playing elite teams, but we're in the Champions League and you're always going to face top teams in that competition.»
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Newcastle are in the Champions League group stage for the first time since the 2002/03 season and face sides who have all at least reached the final in the past 16 years. As well as experiencing some special European nights at St James' Park, Howe is relishing three exciting trips abroad as he looks ahead to making his managerial debut in the competition.
«Certainly from our point of view, there's already a steely determination to attack it and show our very best. I'm very much looking forward to it,» the Newcastle head coach said.
«I think it's a great thing for our supporters
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