After Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Chelsea that saw Newcastle United reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, BBC Radio Newcastle spoke to defender Lloyd Kelly about what it means for the Magpies to progress in the competition.
The former Bournemouth player said: “It’s huge [to continue in the competition]. When you look at the history of Newcastle, it has been a long time since the club has been able to achieve something domestically so we know the importance behind it, but at the same time we are not getting too ahead of ourselves.
“We’re keeping focused, doing what we need to do and of course when that game comes we’ll be ready for it.”
Kelly was asked about facing Arsenal at home in the Premier League on Saturday and he said: “We need to make sure that we are on our best game and focused and ready because we know what they bring.
“It’s going to be another tough game but we will prepare right and give our best and see what happens.”
Listen to more reaction on the Total Sport Newcastle United podcast on BBC Sounds
