Overview
- Newcastle enter the international break around 14th and two points above the relegation zone after a 3-1 defeat at Brentford, extending a winless away run in the league since April.
- Club leadership is reported to have no appetite to replace Eddie Howe, with The Athletic noting support for him to fix domestic form despite expectations that results must improve.
- Eddie Howe acknowledged Premier League shortcomings on his four-year anniversary in charge and is poised to tweak selections as fitness improves for Tino Livramento, Lewis Hall and others.
- Yoane Wissa is expected to feature after the break following his long injury layoff, though he may be unavailable in December due to the Africa Cup of Nations.
- Reports suggest Newcastle could explore adding a proven Premier League forward in January, though sources caution the market will be difficult.