Newcastle boss Eddie Howe insists Carabao Cup final revenge not on mind for his side against Manchester United

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe on whether Carabao Cup final revenge is a motivation against Man Utd: «That's not our emotion as I sit here now. Our emotion is just to try to prepare and win the game.» | Watch Man Utd vs Newcastle in the Carabao Cup live on Sky on Wednesday; kick-off 8.15pm

Tuesday 31 October 2023 12:50, UK

Eddie Howe denied Newcastle are on a revenge mission against Manchester United in the Carabao Cup as the Magpies boss weighs up his diminishing options for the fourth-round clash at Old Trafford, live on Sky Sports (kick-off 8.15pm).

Newcastle's long wait for a first domestic trophy since 1955 was extended by Erik ten Hag's United, who claimed a 2-0 victory in last season's final between the teams at Wembley in February.

United have been in patchy form this season and come into Tuesday's encounter at Old Trafford reeling from being outclassed in the Manchester derby at the weekend as City walked away with a 3-0 win.

But Howe anticipates Premier League form can be parked to one side for now, with both sides set to ring the changes, and he was adamant vengeance for eight months ago is not a motivation ahead of the trip.

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He said: «That's not our emotion as I sit here now. Our emotion is just to try to prepare and win the game. One win and we're into the quarter-finals of the competition. We loved our run in it last year.

»Manchester United are a top team with top players. One of the key tests of any team is how you respond to setbacks. That's always what you're looking to do when you're in the manager's position.

Watch Man Utd vs Newcastle in the Carabao Cup fourth round, live on Sky on Wednesday; kick-off 8.15pm.

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