Overview
- A 3-1 defeat at Brentford left Newcastle two points above the relegation zone and still winless away in the league since April.
- Club leadership is reported to back Eddie Howe with no immediate plan to replace him, pointing to recent cup progress and European results.
- Yoane Wissa is expected to feature after the international break, though a December call-up for AFCON could interrupt his availability.
- Howe is set to tweak tactics and personnel as players regain fitness, with Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall nearing returns.
- Analysts highlight a depleted forward line and Alexander Isak’s summer departure as contributors to the slump, with Manchester City next at St James’ Park.