Howe praises Newcastle win over Spurs
Eddie Howe was delighted with Newcastle United's performance in its Carabao Cup win over Tottenham, claiming it was "in line with our expectations".
The defending champion moved into the quarter-finals, where it will host Fulham in December, after earning a 2-0 victory over Tottenham thanks to goals from Fabian Schar and Nick Woltemade.
Newcastle has now won its last eight matches in the Carabao Cup, with Liverpool the last side to win as many as eight in a row, back in 1995 (11).
The Magpies have won six of their last seven fixtures against Spurs in all competitions (L1), having won only four of their 16 prior meetings.
Newcastle made a stuttering start to the 2025-2026 season but look to be back on track after winning each of their last three outings.
"Really pleased because I think when you make the changes we did, you hope to see a performance that's in line with our identity and our expectations," Howe said.
"I thought the pressing early on in the game and general attitude of the players was very good.
"I think with the way we work, we like to think regardless of the changes we make, they deliver a Newcastle performance in line with our expectations.
"It's most important that our attitude is right from minute one, and the will to win that you need, and we had. Individually, I thought there were some really good performances; collectively, we were strong."
Woltemade netted his sixth goal of the season, with this his first in the Carabao Cup. He scored with his only shot of the match.
He had failed to net in his last two matches, after a run of four games with a goal.
Woltemade has already settled into life at St. James' Park and is hopeful he can keep building on his connections with his team-mates.
"Joe [Willock] had the ball and I wanted to go behind the centre back, and luckily the goalkeeper was coming out, so I just had to head it in," he said.
"I think I play different from the other strikers they had here. I think the team, after every game, get to know me better. I just want the ball at my feet most of the time, but I can help the team, and if we all come into it, I think we can get really good results.
"This team is so easy for me to come here, new country, a new language. I feel welcome here, even from the first day, everyone was talking to me.
"I think we all have a good connection, which makes it easier for me and even for the other new players."
