Eddie Howe's Newcastle United are in great form Eddie Howe's Newcastle United are in great form Eddie Howe is eager for his Newcastle United players to keep the feel-good factor alive by ending 2024 on a high away at Manchester United. (More Football News)
Newcastle have won four games in a row in all competitions, three of those in the Premier League to climb up to fifth place.
That form is in stark contrast to Monday's opponents Manchester United, who have lost three in a row and are down in 14th after 18 matches.
In what had been an up-and-down campaign for Newcastle prior to this run, Howe now wants to see the wins keep on coming.
"We're shooting for whatever we can shoot for," he said when asked if a top-four finish was his aim.
"We'll take small steps, we'll go game-by-game, but I'm really heartened by how the team is playing.
"It's a great thing for us that we're ending the year on a high. This game is all about momentum and it's all about confidence.
"It's all about the players believing how good they can be. Hopefully, we go into the New Year in a better place with the squad."
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The Portuguese accepts he is already under pressure to turn things around, but knows that another tough game awaits at Old Trafford.
"We have to fight against everything, because our supporters are always there," he said. "But they are tired of this moment.
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"It is a very strong team, very fast, with a lot of pace and a lot of time with the same coach. We want to be competitive and try to win the game."
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Manchester United - Christian Eriksen
Captain Bruno Fernandes is suspended for this game after being sent off against Wolves, so Eriksen – a second-half substitute in that most recent loss – could come into the starting line-up.
Eriksen has yet to score or assist in 10 Premier League games this season, while he has just one goal involvement against Wolves in seven previous meetings, so those are records that clearly needs improving on.
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