What's gone wrong for Eddie Howe at Newcastle? Keith Downie assesses the problems after their recent poor form

Sunday 8 February 2026 10:19, UK

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Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie shares his thoughts on Newcastle's recent poor form after boss Eddie Howe said he was not doing his job well enough following their loss at home to Brentford in the Premier League.

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