Pardew: 'We Don't Have A Euro Excuse Tonight'

Last updated : 10 December 2012 By Footy Mad - Editor

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Alan Pardew: “The Europa League’s had no impact on us this week because of the extra day.

“That extra day is massive – huge. If fans don’t understand how important it is, they have to trust me.

“My stats tell me everything I need to know about my players. They can’t physically reach that level with two and a half days rest.

“Extra rest gives us an opportunity, and I protected the team on Thursday – there’s no doubt about that.”