Newcastle boss Eddie Howe insists their season isn't over after defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup.

Howe says qualifying for Europe is still alive.

"We have a responsibility in the last 10 games," he stated. "We will always have our targets for the season because we are building for the future and to be the most competitive team we can be.

"There will be no negativity from me or the players. We know the importance of representing the club well in every game and every single moment. We still have a huge amount to play for."

On Europe, he added: "That's our aim. There is a huge amount to play for, people say our season is over and that's absolute nonsense.

"We're driving forward to try to get our best form back and try to win as many games as we can. We aim to finish the season in a positive way.

"And I have no doubt we will take that into next season as well. We have a lot to be positive about and we also have a lot to analyse and reflect on."

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