Eddie Howe, the manager of Newcastle United, believes the team's mood is markedly different as they approach the EFL Cup final against Liverpool. This final is particularly significant as Newcastle seeks its first major domestic trophy since 1955. After suffering defeats in five domestic cup finals, Howe emphasizes the confidence stemming from recent victories against strong Premier League teams. He notes the calmness and control the team has displayed throughout this season, contrasting with the emotional turmoil of previous finals, which he hopes will improve their performance in the upcoming match.
"I am feeling very good. I think it does feel different," Howe told reporters as he reflected on the 2023 final. "I think the whole thing this season has felt different, in the sense that I think we have gone about our business in a really calm, controlled way."
"We have had a really tough run of fixtures in the cup. I think to attack those games in the way that we did and in the midst of a busy campaign... we have gone from round to round. Now we have ended up in the final."
"There has been a lot less emotion, a lot less noise outside here. Hopefully, that helps us with the performance in the game."
Should Newcastle triumph on Sunday, Howe will become the first English manager to win a major trophy with a Premier League team since 2008."
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