Eddie Howe explained how Newcastle United bounced back mentally just three days after a poor Premier League showing against West Ham, delivering a 2–0 win in the UEFA Champions League 2025/2026 vs the Athletic Club.
The manager praised the team’s psychological response and akcnowledged it was one of their best performances of the season especially given the short turnaround.
Eddie Howe highlighted Dan Burn’s incredible header calling it a technical masterpiece, and credited the team for executing set-piece routines effectively.
The press conference covered Anthony Gordon’s recurring hip injury, Bruno Guimarães grit despite illness, Lewis Hall’s return to form, and Malik Chiao’s strong adaptation to the system.
With 9 points and three wins in a row, Howe says Newcastle is now well-positioned to secure their remaining fixtures including a tough away game in Marseille.
