Eddie Howe Spurs press conference with key messages ahead of Tuesday’s match

The Eddie Howe Spurs Press Conference has taken place.

The Newcastle United Head Coach speaking to the media ahead of Tuesday’s game.

United facing Spurs at 8.15pmpm tomorrow at St James’ Park.

Eddie Howe and his players hoping to make it three Premier League wins in a row after the excellent Man City and Everton results (and performances…).

Newcastle looking to make it seven home wins in a row, in all competitions.

The key messages from Monday’s Eddie Howe Spurs press conference:

“The league is very tight this year and a consistent run of victories can propel you up the league very quickly.

“We’re in a better position than we were in terms of a points gap. It is a key time because you cant let yourself get detached.

“We know where we want to be and we need a run of games where we get positive results.”

Eddie Howe on finding consistency:

“It’s vitally important we find the consistency we’re searching for.

“It seems like we’re going between Champions League and Premier League and not quite finding that sweet spot we’ve been searching for all season.

“Hopefully this is the turning point for us.

“Every opponent we face in the Premier League is so difficult and now we face Tottenham who are a very good team with their own strengths.

“We’ll put our plan in place to try and find a way to win.”

Eddie Howe on Sven Botman, Yoane Wissa and Nick Pope:

“With Sven he’s going to see a specialist in the next couple of days to get a definitive opinion on whether he needs an injection or whether he’s able to rest for a few days and resume training.”

“Yoane participated in an 11v11 training game while we were at Everton. He’ll have another one at some stage this week and we’ll see how close he is.

“No further update from Saturday [on Nick Pope]. He’s one of a number of players we’ll analyse early this week and try to get a proper diagnosis.”

Eddie Howe on Malick Thiaw:

“It’s an interesting one with Malick because he’s ended up, if you look back at our set plays, getting his head on quite a bit, so his movement, his aggression, his timing is really good.

“But he hadn’t put the finishing touches to that in the way he did on Saturday with two great headers.

“It’s great to see that work coming good for us.

“The importance of set play goals, we’ve discussed so many times. It wins and loses you games, so it’s great to see us on the right side of it, hopefully that continues.”

Eddie Howe on Anthony Elanga:

“The first transition of the game right from kick-off is him running the length of the pitch onto a pass from Nick and almost scoring.

“That set the tone for us and he can be very pleased with his contribution.

“He’s beginning to settle into the rhythm of life at Newcastle because it is a change for any player.

“I see a very level, steady performer and I think he’ll continue to get better and better.”

Eddie Howe on Aaron Ramsdale:

“I’m sure he felt good returning back to Newcastle after the game.

“He can be very pleased, it’s a really good start from him and I’m sure he’s in a really good place.”

Eddie Howe on Lewis Miley:

“He’s there on merit and he’s fighting for a starting place.

“He’s impressing me with how he’s training and how he’s preparing himself for every opportunity he gets.

“It was a big moment for him on Saturday. He wanted the ball, he was very good with the ball, that was key for us.

“He played with calmness and control. He set a goal up, scored a goal – it couldn’t have gone any better, really.”