Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Chelsea (kick-off 12:00 BST). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Howe said there are a "couple of players being assessed" but that "we are OK and focused on the next match".

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has told his players winning the Carabao Cup was not enough as they plot a return to the Champions League.

Eddie Howe has challenged Newcastle to meet his expectations by qualifying for the Champions League.But asked if that Wembley triumph had lifted the pressure off Newcastle, Howe told reporters: "We feel an expectation,