Overview
- Newcastle have gone eight Premier League away games without a win, last tasting victory on the road at Leicester in April, with Brentford up next.
- Alan Shearer argues record signing Nick Woltemade does not suit Newcastle’s pressing demands and says the lack of energy up front is hurting results away from home.
- Signed from Stuttgart for a club-record fee reported at around £65m, Woltemade has scored six in 13 as Howe praises his attitude and technical quality but calls for continued development.
- Contrasting form continues in Europe after a 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao secured a third victory in four Champions League group games.
- Howe acknowledges discomfort with Newcastle’s mid-table position as reports describe internal questions over away form and one simulation projects an eighth-place league finish.