Newcastle United picked up a much needed confidence boost ahead of Sunday’s Carabao Cup final by narrowly defeating West Ham United 1-0 on Monday night.
It was far from a classic in the capital but Bruno Guimaraes’ second-half strike ensured Eddie Howe’s side picked up a vital three points in the race for a Champions League place.
Guimaraes was spotted singing along with fans after full-time, showing just how important it was for the Magpies to get back to winning ways.
With performances dropping and several crucial players – Anthony Gordon, Lewis Hall and Sven Botman – being ruled out of the final, morale has dropped ahead of the trip to Wembley.
However, Guimaraes’ confidence is sky high and he believes Alexander Isak and Joelinton will be the weapons his side need to defeat Liverpool.
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Bruno Guimaraes names Alexander Isak the world’s best striker
Speaking to Sky Sports after the big three points, Guimaraes was asked if he thinks Newcastle can beat Liverpool and then which players can ensure they lift the Carabao Cup.
The Brazilian said: “Of course I think so. I believe that we can win.
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“It’s a final, anything can happen. I believe our fans can make the difference for us. For us it’s like the World Cup.
“We want to make history for this club, it’s a long time for the fans without a trophy and for us it’s a big game. We believe we can go there and hopeful we can get the trophy.
“I think Isak, for me, the moment, he is the best striker in the world.
“Joelinton. Our midfield has been our strength. We work hard as a team.
“We have to go there and compete, give everything that we can and we will win the game. I believe that we can.
“Going to be very difficult, like I said, nowadays for me Liverpool is the best team in the world. It’s a final, anything can happen. “
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