The Magpies suffered defeat in their last league outing against local rivals Sunderland, but the club's 52-year-old manager is
keen to put that disappointment behind them
Alan Pardew is hoping Newcastle United can put their derby defeat to Sunderland behind them in their Capital One Cup clash with Manchester City.
The Magpies welcome Manuel Pellegrini's side to St James' Park on Wednesday night following a 2-1 loss to their bitter rivals at the Stadium of Light last Sunday.
But Pardew, still adamant his side deserved something from the game, is looking for his side to bounce back against City, and is keen to progress as far as possible in the competition.
The Magpies welcome Manuel Pellegrini's side to St James' Park on Wednesday night following a 2-1 loss to their bitter rivals at the Stadium of Light last Sunday.
But Pardew, still adamant his side deserved something from the game, is looking for his side to bounce back against City, and is keen to progress as far as possible in the competition.
"This year it [the Capital One Cup] is a priority because we want to win a trophy for our fans. It will be a good way of putting behind the disappointment of Sunderland against Man City.
"If we can get past Man City, but that is easier said than done."
The result at Sunderland has only increased the pressure on owner Mike Ashley, who has seen fans protest against his regime, but Pardew, who spoke to Ashley after the 2-1 defeat, insists the owner does have the best interests of the club at heart.
"We had a brief message to each other," he added. "But it was all in the right manner. He wants to win and so do I."
Newcastle are currently in 11th place in the Premier League table following the defeat to Sunderland, but are only three points above the relegation zone.
"If we can get past Man City, but that is easier said than done."
The result at Sunderland has only increased the pressure on owner Mike Ashley, who has seen fans protest against his regime, but Pardew, who spoke to Ashley after the 2-1 defeat, insists the owner does have the best interests of the club at heart.
"We had a brief message to each other," he added. "But it was all in the right manner. He wants to win and so do I."
Newcastle are currently in 11th place in the Premier League table following the defeat to Sunderland, but are only three points above the relegation zone.
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