There is no suggestion that the pressure is mounting on Howe, but any dissent headed his way would be completely misplaced. The United boss is not above criticism but the 'blame' for the stuttering start to the season should not be laid at his door.

EDDIE Howe jumped to the defence of Alexander Isak after the striker fired a blank against Brighton - though admitted his star frontman isn't at his best.

Eddie Howe post-match reaction to Newcastle's defeat to Brighton.

NEWCASTLE, England - Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe was disappointed by how his side conceded the only goal of the game to Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday as Danny Welbeck's first-half strike gave the visitors all three points in their Premier League clash.

Newcastle United crashed to a 1-0 defeat against Brighton and Hove Albion at home yesterday and the fans were disappointed with some of the decisions from the manager.Manager Eddie Howe decided to

Newcastle United suffered just their second defeat of the 2024-25 Premier League season after Danny Welbeck's first-half strike was enough to put the visitors ahead and seal all three points for Brighton at St James' Park.

Eddie Howe has defended Alexander Isak after the striker missed several chances in Newcastle United’s 1-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion.

Newcastle United return to Premier League action on Saturday as they host Brighton & Hove Albion at St James’ Park for the first match following the latest international break. Both teams are level on points (12) sitting 6th and 7th in the Premier League table through the first seven games of the season.