...NEWCASTLE REVENGE

Every team when they play away, they find it more difficult, even for Man City and Liverpool and for us, even for Tottenham and Newcastle. It is difficult the league, and every team who plays at home they will feel strong trying to play showing their best performances. Every team struggles away from home and Newcastle is the same, but it’s no different to others. Tomorrow we must use our power at home and we must be strong in our game plan.

...TRANSFERS

Tomorrow we play against Newcastle and that is more important than the transfer window and my focus is completely on tomorrow for Newcastle. Some players could leave and maybe we can add, but it is difficult to add one or two players. But my focus is on tomorrow, what do you want to know. I don’t want to move the main players we have now in the squad.

... UPCOMING MATCH

We are very happy and focused about how we are developing the team. We are being very demanding in our work every day and to improve. I think now we are very motivated and very excited. The last match we played at Villa Park was the 30th of December. We are going to play again tomorrow, the 30th of January. I am very excited and my motivation is very high.

…INJURIES

We hope Miggy will be with us. Jamaal, I’m not so sure about. It’s not a serious injury but I think it might be enough to keep him out of this game - it will be close. We certainly hope to have Miggy with us. The squad looked healthy and we had options - it was a difficult team to pick. I think that showed what we're capable of.

…FANS

Kick-off times are strange. It looks like a lack of care for the supporters when you consider the loyalty and passion that the Newcastle supporters show. You know there are going to be huge numbers that want to go to the game. We thank them for their support and sympathize with the travel arrangements.