Bookmakers have started taking wagers on who might eventually replace Eddie Howe at Newcastle United after the club’s most recent disappointment. Despite seeing more of the ball and creating openings against Manchester United, Newcastle failed to capitalise and suffered another damaging defeat away from home. Their struggles on the road have become a defining issue this campaign, with results away from St James’ Park a stark contrast to performances on Tyneside.
At present, Newcastle rank 15th in the Premier League’s away form table and have managed only a single win from nine matches. In comparison, their standing at home paints a more positive picture, sitting eighth in that category. The imbalance clearly highlights where the team is falling short this season.
Growing tension but no immediate threat
For the first time since taking charge, Howe finds himself facing real scrutiny as results continue to dip. However, NewcastleWorld reports that, internally, there is no current indication that board members are considering removing him from his role. The club hierarchy acknowledges the complications the squad has faced since the start of the season, including the Alexander Isak situation, and maintains that the campaign is still salvageable.
The team’s league position has not spiralled beyond repair, and there is belief behind the scenes that an upturn after the midway point is still attainable. In spite of this, bookmakers have significantly reduced the odds of Howe being the next Premier League manager dismissed. He remains behind Thomas Frank and Scott Parker in the betting, yet the shift reflects a noticeable change in external sentiment.
Howe’s response to away-day questions
Following the loss at Old Trafford, Howe addressed the ongoing narrative around Newcastle’s form on their travels. He insisted that venue should not be the core focus and that performances should be judged game by game. “We’re not avoiding the conversation,” he stated, stressing that the team’s tactical identity matters more than location.
He pointed to strong spells in previous matches as evidence of progress, highlighting the impressive first-half showing against Chelsea and the second-half display at Manchester United—despite the lack of goals—as signs that improvement is within reach. Nonetheless, he acknowledged there is still work to be done to reach the desired level.
