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Eddie Howe’s turn to chat with TNT. “Your intent and attitude has to be spot on in ever game … our first few actions against Chelsea [in the League Cup] were really good, it set the tone and got the crowd in the match … we’re going to need the same again today … I’m trying to manage everyone’s game-load … Sandro misses out from the start but will be important from the bench … it will be competitive … last year we were strong, resolute, resilient … we’ll need those qualities against an outstanding team.”
Pre-match postbag. “I had big hopes for Mikel Merino during his short time at Newcastle, but it never quite worked out for whatever reason. He’s such an easy player to watch, got that smoothness you associate with Spanish midfielders, to go with a bit of bite. I like what Eddie Howe has done with the lineup and despite the literal cries for Tonali to always play, Longstaff allows the two Brazilians more confidence to roam. Anyway, both of these clubs have the most cringeworthy ‘Adidas: Originals Reboot’ training and casual range for sale. You can get the original versions on Ebay and they smell more like the 90s” – Chris Paraskevas
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