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Bruno Guimaraes thinks Newcastle United are in a better place ahead of this Carabao Cup Final on Sunday, compared to 25 months ago when losing to Man U.
The United captain says he and his teammates can’t wait to get to Wembley.
Bruno Guimaraes declaring that 70 years has been far too long for Newcastle United to go without winning a domestic trophy.
The Newcastle United skipper saying he and his teammates are determined to end these decades without domestic silverware.
Bruno Guimaraes on potentially making a bit of history on Sunday at Wembley:
“Seventy years is too long [without a domestic trophy], but of course, when you see the club’s history you will find those names [who have won trophies previously with Newcastle United] there.
“We want to be there as well.
I just want to play well and win the trophy.
“We are seeing this as a big opportunity to make history after a long time.
“We know the excitement of the fans but we try to not get focussed about what they are thinking.
“You cannot think too much about that time.
“We want to be focussed on the job and play our best game.”
Bruno Guimaraes on getting emotional:
“Everyone knows how emotional I am and I always strive to give everything that I have on the pitch, to play as a fan, because I know what it means for them.
“It’s a good opportunity for ourselves.
“We cannot wait to get there and everyone is very excited, as a team and a city.
“We have worked very hard and hopefully, everything will be good and we can get this trophy back to Newcastle.
“We know exactly what it means to the fans.
“It’s a long time and we see this opportunity as a big one.
“We want to make everyone in the city happy.
“We have our targets as well and we have to play our game, nothing different, and hopefully everything would be good for us.”
Bruno Guimaraes comparing the current situation is ahead of Sunday, compared to the final against Man U two years ago:
“Now, we have more confidence and are different players.
“Our confidence is very high at the moment because it is a good opportunity to make history together.
“When you make a final before, you get more experience as a team.
“You change some players but the base is still there.
“We are in a better moment than the last time we faced Man U in the final, so very confident and hopeful we can go there and play our best football.
“On our best day, we are a great team.
“We just want to make thousands and thousands of Geordies happy.
“We know football sometimes can attack you in every way but our message is stay positive.
“We are going to do our best to get this trophy back to the city.”

 
