Howe urges focus on Premier League amid EFL Cup final talk

Every cup final sparks excitement and big discussions, as it offers a chance to win a trophy. However, in the midst of this anticipation, fans sometimes forget that the team still has league commitments to handle. Newcastle are determined not to let that happen.

Details: Magpies head coach Eddie Howe stressed that the team must remain focused on their Premier League campaign, warning that if they lose sight of it, their league season could be over by the time the EFL Cup final against Liverpool arrives.

Quote: "If that’s the case, then we’re in trouble because by the time the final arrives, our Premier League season could already be finished. It can’t be the main focus. It’s on the horizon, but it should be a positive thing—it shouldn’t be a distraction.

I would advise the players to see it as excitement. It’s there, but it should be something positive, not something that takes our attention away. We have to get back to work, and our work is the Premier League, day by day.

We have to perform. Our last three Premier League performances haven’t been good enough, and they’ve all had similar issues," Howe said after Newcastle’s defeat to Manchester City.