EFL Cup semi-final: Eddie Howe addresses Newcastle's recent defensive form before Man City

Newcastle conceded six goals in two home matches this week but progressed in both fixtures; Eddie Howe spoke to the media ahead of the EFL Cup semi-final with Manchester City.

Newcastle have conceded six goals across two home games this week but advanced from both matches. They beat Leeds 4-3 with a very late winner and then drew 3-3 with Bournemouth, later winning on penalties. Anthony Gordon’s late penalty took the Bournemouth match to extra time before a shootout. Eddie Howe held a news conference ahead of the EFL Cup semi-final against Manchester City. Key match facts: - Newcastle conceded six goals in two home matches during the week. - They beat Leeds 4-3, with Harvey Barnes scoring a late winner reported as the latest in Premier League history. - They drew 3-3 with Bournemouth after Anthony Gordon converted a late penalty to force extra time and then won the subsequent penalty shootout. - Eddie Howe addressed the team’s recent results in a news conference ahead of the EFL Cup semi-final with Manchester City. Summary: Newcastle’s recent matches have raised attention to their defensive form while the team has still progressed in both fixtures. The next scheduled match is the EFL Cup semi-final against Manchester City, and the immediate focus reported is on the team’s performances in recent home games.