Eddie Howe has warned his Newcastle players they must answer the ‘big question’ that remains over their consistency, if they are to qualify for the ‘game-changing’ Champions League.
The head coach and his players return to Premier League action at home to Brentford on Wednesday after more than a fortnight of celebration in the wake of their Carabao Cup victory, the club’s first domestic trophy in 70 years.
They produced their best performance of the season at Wembley during the 2-1 win over Liverpool, but their league form has not been so good, winning six and losing four of their last 10.