Kieran Trippier says what Eddie Howe won’t as Newcastle United embarrass Tottenham

Kieran Trippier is saying what Eddie Howe won’t as Newcastle United embarrass Tottenham Hotspur.
Jordan Cronin
By Jordan Cronin
Published 23rd Apr 2023, 16:55 BST
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Kieran Trippier has set his sights on sealing a Premier League top four finish to end Newcastle United’s 19-year absence from the Champions League.

The Magpies took a big step towards finishing inside the top four after humiliating Tottenham Hotspur at St James’ Park.

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Eddie Howe’s side were 5-0 up within the opening 21 minutes following braces from Jacob Murphy and Alexander Isak, as well as a goal from Joelinton.

Harry Kane pulled one back at the beginning of the second-half before substitute Callum Wilson added a sixth on 67 minutes.

Newcastle United right-back Kieran Trippier and head coach Eddie Howe. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)Newcastle United right-back Kieran Trippier and head coach Eddie Howe. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Newcastle United right-back Kieran Trippier and head coach Eddie Howe. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

With United now sitting six points inside the top four ahead of fifth-place Spurs, Trippier isn’t frightened to go public with his and his teammates’ ambitions.

“We shouldn’t be scared to say we want to play Champions League football,” said Trippier. “The games are running out. This stadium would be bouncing with Champions League football.

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We let the supporters down last week and it was about responding well. I thought we did that.

“We got some goals early in the game. We showed throughout the season we want to be on the front foot.”

Jacob Murphy of Newcastle United celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's third goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur at St. James Park on April 23, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Jacob Murphy of Newcastle United celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's third goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur at St. James Park on April 23, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Jacob Murphy of Newcastle United celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's third goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur at St. James Park on April 23, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Howe, however, is refusing to entertain European talk.

Asked if he was thinking of Champions League football, the 45-year-old replied: “Me personally, no. I’m talking about Everton now and making sure we focus on our next game.”

“From what I see and feel from the group, I don’t sense they’re looking ahead,” Howe added. “I don’t think we can afford to look ahead, we can only afford to look ahead day-by-day and making sure we come into training tomorrow with the right attitude.

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“I think we have a lot of work to do, a lot of games to come and points to play. Either way, nothing was going to be decided today. Hopefully we can take all the positives in terms of performance and confidence. Nothing’s done.”

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