Newcastle are hoping to end a winless streak with a continuation of their Carabao Cup run this evening. Redemption is on hand after a 2-1 defeat at Chelsea just a few days ago.
This is the side Eddie Howe has named against the Blues at St. James’ Park for a ticket to the quarterfinals. It has five changes from the weekend. The good news is Anthony Gordon is back in the team after missing out with injury.
How we line-up at St. James' Park tonight! ? pic.twitter.com/P57WBSJzVS
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) October 30, 2024
Here is the team team Enzo Moresca has selected for the visitors.
Your Chelsea tonight! ?#CFC | #CarabaoCup pic.twitter.com/oJGVw1YHfP
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) October 30, 2024
Belief may be starting to wane on this campaign with Newcastle mired in the bottom half of the table. However, advancing in this competition is a very real prospect. A win today could jumpstart better days ahead.
Howay The Lads!
408 comments so far
The Prince's Mate
Oct 30, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Comment #161We play Brentford at home….yahoo
magscar
Oct 30, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Comment #162Newcastle Brentford
🙂
IrishRob
Oct 30, 2024 at 10:43 PM
Comment #163Yesssssss finallly
magicmac54
Oct 30, 2024 at 10:43 PM
Comment #164Yes at home to Brentford not so bad at all folks.
magicmac54
Oct 30, 2024 at 10:43 PM
Comment #165Yes at home to Brentford not so bad at all folks.
lochinvar
Oct 30, 2024 at 10:43 PM
Comment #166Brentford away !
Davas
Oct 30, 2024 at 10:43 PM
Comment #167Couldn’t ask for much better 🙂
lochinvar
Oct 30, 2024 at 10:44 PM
Comment #168Try again
Brentford haway the lads at SJP
Spurs v Manu
Pottsclock
Oct 30, 2024 at 10:44 PM
Comment #169Happy with that..Brentford at home
The Prince's Mate
Oct 30, 2024 at 10:44 PM
Comment #170Brentford at home
HWTL
JohnJ
Oct 30, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Comment #171That’s not too bad eh?
davetoon
Oct 30, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Comment #172Another cup game at home- miracle!
lochinvar
Oct 30, 2024 at 10:47 PM
Comment #1734 of the last 8 are London clubs
Liverpool might not fancy Southampton away
Could be interesting
Peckham Mag
Oct 30, 2024 at 10:50 PM
Comment #174Brentford at home… Second easiest game in the whole draw. Even just being at home for once feels like a weird stroke of luck.
Is it our year?
WLtoon
Oct 30, 2024 at 10:50 PM
Comment #175Happy with cup draw for a change.
I`m not counting my chickens but Brentford at home has got to be better than playing any of the red scum away.
Davas
Oct 30, 2024 at 10:52 PM
Comment #176Eddie talking to the bbc
On the draw: “Copy and paste in terms of what I say each time. I want a home draw because this place is an amazing venue to play in and that was shown again tonight. Sold out, great atmosphere, good performance and I hope everyone feels a bit better about themselves now.”
Davas
Oct 30, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Comment #177And more
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live: “Really good performance tonight, especially in the first half. We got our pressing attitude bang on and got a lot of regains high up the pitch, which is where the first goal came from. Delighted with the contribution from the whole squad.”
On learning from Sunday’s match v Chelsea: “You always learn from every game and try to put things into practice in the next match. Playing the same opponent yes, but a very different team, I’m sure they also took things from Sunday for tonight.
“I just felt there was a better feel in our out of possession delivery tonight. We were much better on the details and turning the regains into chances going forwards.
“Second half it wasn’t an easy game to manage. They were bringing on some good players from the bench to add to the quality they already had on the pitch but I thought we defended really well.”
On making changes with a quick turnaround: “You have the game on the horizon, so that is what you are looking at. Two days to recover before another one, so we will have to wait and find out if we managed it well.
“We also wanted to look after one or two players who we thought needed protection, some players deserved to play and stake their claim for more regular time and they did their chances no harm.”
IrishRob
Oct 30, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Comment #178Ok can we stop celebrating Brentford now. It’s giving me bad vibes of we keep underestimating them..
But what a draw lol
Munster Mag
Oct 30, 2024 at 10:58 PM
Comment #179Great win great draw great to see the press back . Enjoyed Kelly at CB
Macas
Oct 30, 2024 at 11:04 PM
Comment #180Chelsea were awful at the back in the first half, I think a league two team would have scored against them. Nice to get some confidence but I don’t think we’ll get many easier games than that this season.
As for the midfield, Tonali was a bit better but I thought Longstaff did more to stake his claim for a place in the team at the weekend.
magicmac54
Oct 30, 2024 at 11:05 PM
Comment #181Sky Sports infatuation in talking about Man Utd is absolutely gut wrenching, they can`t even disguise how clearly biased they are.
Davas
Oct 31, 2024 at 1:10 AM
Comment #182Brief highlights
https://youtu.be/pv_JcItk9Js?si=GN-dbBeFJ0QJpP0T
Ooooo........it's Nicky the ball tosser
Oct 31, 2024 at 3:06 AM
Comment #183Very encouraging performance, but you can’t go overboard because it’s at home v very much a Chelsea second 11, although still a very good 11. Nonetheless, the changes have us a lift, and it’s interesting because we haven’t really mixed it up before, looking for that spark, and we did and we got it.
You wouldn’t object to this starting 11 v Arsenal.
…………………..Pope.
Livra…….Schar……Kelly………Hall.
………………….Tonali.
……..Bruno………………..Willock.
..Gordon………..Isak…………..Joel.
Or even object if Krafth or Lobby started, with Bruno, Barnes and Livra coming in off the bench.
We did play well.
Ooooo........it's Nicky the ball tosser
Oct 31, 2024 at 3:25 AM
Comment #184I knewfrom just doing a bit of reading online and watching online that Joelinton was a top left sided attacker, and then we played him at CF, where he simply floundered, up top alone, in a bad side, and all because Mike Ashley thought he’d double in value, I’m quite convinced of that, and in fact he halved in value or worse. He’s great in midfield, when fired up, but he’s consistently better further forward. Selection headache for Eddie Howe, but I’d keep him there for Arsenal, with Willock in behind, Gordon on the right, and Barnes off the bench.
cyprus
Oct 31, 2024 at 4:41 AM
Comment #185I won’t be awarding and MOM titles, despite the fact that I slept on it.
It was a great team performance with many good displays, I could pick almost every player. Also good that we utilised two different plans, proving we have at least two!: plan ‘A’ and Plan ‘D’.*
I hope Joel refuels with “Shell V Power” because he sure covered a lot of ground.
*’A’ttack….’D’efend
cyprus
Oct 31, 2024 at 4:48 AM
Comment #186An observation before I bid you good morning.
I’ve said it before. The best keeper we’ve ever had, including……, is Pope.
Still, he hasn’t hit the amazing form since coming back from injury. Last night he did the work, but he completely missed a punch and their corners were so close to our goal line! What did he do? Stayed rooted on his line, previously he would’ve nonchalantly collected all those off everyone’s heads.
Before you attack, a reminder, maybe I didn’t say it?
He’s still the best keeper we’ve every had 🙂
Good morning.
cyprus
Oct 31, 2024 at 4:51 AM
Comment #187One should be able to correct those “autocorrect” errors. See examples above. Anyway, you get my points.
Not another deJong
Oct 31, 2024 at 6:00 AM
Comment #188“Longstaff is like the Onion in the bolognese. You might not taste it but you sure as hell notice it when it’s not there.“
– great comment
Not another deJong
Oct 31, 2024 at 6:09 AM
Comment #189Against Arsenal
Joelinton——Isak——Willock
Hall——Tonali——Bruno——Tino
——Kelly——Burn——Schar
——————Pope
Not another deJong
Oct 31, 2024 at 6:23 AM
Comment #190Certainly glad we did not pick up Disasi in the summer and Tosin did not shine.
Hibbit
Oct 31, 2024 at 8:40 AM
Comment #191morning all, a thoroughly enjoyable game with some outstanding performances Joelinton Willock Hall Kelly Kraft all had there best game of the season and i like the Tonali Longstaff combination,
Hibbit
Oct 31, 2024 at 8:45 AM
Comment #192Geordie Tom
Sorry to read your sad news this morning, My sincere condolences to you and your family.
A Geordie Mongrel
Oct 31, 2024 at 9:04 AM
Comment #193Eddie’s Bingo v Arsenal is now open. Presser in the morning. https://www.nufcblog.com/2024/05/19/newcastle-finish-7th-with-good-4-2-win-but-now-wait-on-europa-conference-qualification/comment-page-3/#comment-3050155
The Bard of Bensham Bank
Oct 31, 2024 at 9:12 AM
Comment #194Just caught up with yesterday’s blog.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Geordie Tom’s wife.
We’ve had our differences in the past Tom, but I hope you can accept my sincere condolences.
Stay strong my man, and may your good lady now rest in peace.
Mund
Oct 31, 2024 at 9:22 AM
Comment #195Great win and effort by the lads last night.
Excited for the next round
HWTL
Sorry to read the sad news GT. I hope you’re well and keeping ok fella. Life is cruel. My condolences to you.
JohnJ
Oct 31, 2024 at 9:33 AM
Comment #196For your information:-
Carabao Cup quarter-final draw:-
Tottenham vs Manchester United
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Newcastle vs Brentford
Southampton vs Liverpool
The four quarter-finals will be played in the week commencing 16 December.
Rotonda heights
Oct 31, 2024 at 9:38 AM
Comment #197Well that was certainly more like it. V good 1st half but sat back too much in the 2nd and BDB gave me kittens again when he came on with their balls in behind him.
Surely Kelly gets a run now. His pace made the difference at the back. We can’t keep playing a high line with Shaer and Burn. Krafth was v solid too.
Hall is just getting better and better. Sad he had to wait so long until Botman got injured and BDB moved to CB.
Have we stumbled on another lucky accident? For me ST, BG and big Joe have never really worked and I do wonder if ST was bought with eventually replacing BG in mind but there were no takers at 100M for Bruno.
I really like ST’s quick one touch passing. It seems a lot more progressive than Bruno who seems to be getting caught in possession more and more and doesn’t look 100% fit. Should we have sold Bruno at his peak like L’pool dd with Coutinho and Villa with Grealish
Hibbit
Oct 31, 2024 at 10:05 AM
Comment #198Chonicle MoM
Here’s how United players rated overall after the Carabao Cup tie against Chelsea:
Nick Pope 7
Mostly routine stuff but picked up a much-needed clean sheet to boost confidence.
Emil Krafth 9
A defensive masterclass and he did it with the minimum of fuss. A vastly underrated star. Man of the match.
Fabian Schar 7
Battled hard and kept his composure after first half booking.
Lloyd Kelly 7
Done himself no harm with a balanced display.
Lewis Hall 8
Afforded a warm ovation when taken off after a near-immaculate display at both ends.
Sandro Tonali 8
This was his best performance of the season with the shackles arguably off with Bruno’s absence. A warm ovation shows he’s the fans man.
Sean Longstaff 8
Made a difference and enjoyed a fine display on his 27th birthday.
Joe Willock 8
Up for the fight in the middle. And brought something different offensively.
Anthony Gordon 8
Set the tone early in the game with a strong challenge which got the crowd up. A tenacious warrior for the Magpies.
Joelinton 7
Recovered from early sitter to play big part in the opener. A strong display.
Alexander Isak 8
Scored one and had a big hand in another. Gave something to aim for in the final third.
Rotonda heights
Oct 31, 2024 at 10:08 AM
Comment #199At times it looked as if Tonali was playing as a 6. Happy days if true as that has been a problem position protecting the back 4 for ages. Good to see the little Joe / big Joe combo working again too.
JohnJ
Oct 31, 2024 at 10:08 AM
Comment #200I note it was Sean Longstaff’s 27th birthday yesterday! He had a good game yesterday – we always seem to get good results when he’s in the team!
He does a lot of the gritty stuff in an unappreciated way.
No way I’d knock the lad just grateful for his effort & determination.
Well done Sean!