GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Eddie Howe has managed Newcastle United in 131 games, winning 63 of those. Mitchell continues to be backed by the Saudi PIF after coming into the recruitment role for Ashworth earlier in the summer, and he has plans to modernise the club via his own methods, with changes in mind from the former Monaco transfer guru.

Remember last week when I asked you to give me a bit of leeway to gloat? This is why. Newcastle fans have seen this scoreline coming for a few games now - but bad performances have been masked by good results. The weekend’s game has meant that some fans are asking (albeit, quietly) is it time to ask questions of Eddie Howe?

Man Utd are interested in Newcastle boss Eddie Howe as a possible replacement for Erik ten Hag, according to a stunning report

Eddie Howe and Paul Mitchell have held clear-the-air talks to move on from a frustrating summer transfer window at Newcastle United, according to reports. Mitchell replaced Dan Ashworth as Newcastle 's sporting director in July before publicly criticising elements of the club's previous recruitment during Howe's reign.

Newcastle's results this season had papered over the cracks of poor performances... until Fulham. Eddie Howe has multiple problems to solve

Eddie Howe and Paul Mitchell have held talks in a fresh sign of their willingness to work together and move on from a summer of frustration at Newcastle United. The relationship between the head coach and director of football has been under intense scrutiny after a summer transfer window when the club failed to sign top target Marc Guehi.