Eddie Howe has insisted he would resign if he believed he was no longer the right man to lead Newcastle United. Speaking ahead of Tuesday’s trip to Tottenham Hotspur, Howe said the club must always come before personal ambition. Newcastle sit 12th after three straight Premier League defeats, but the manager remains confident he can reverse the slump despite fatigue caused by a heavy schedule and Champions League commitments.
Howe admitted momentum is currently against his side but believes results can change quickly. While the club’s Saudi-backed hierarchy continues to support him, frustration has grown among some supporters over Newcastle’s tactical approach. Howe acknowledged problems with ball retention and control, describing recent matches as overly transitional and chaotic. He accepted that while open games have helped against some opponents, the approach has failed against elite sides such as Liverpool and Manchester City.
Injuries to key players and uncertainty at centre-forward have added to Newcastle’s problems. Several players have filled the role without convincing, following Alexander Isak’s departure last summer. Howe admitted new signings are still settling and said the system has not fully clicked. Despite the pressure, he said his motivation remains strong and he is committed to improving performances. A demanding run of fixtures now looms, including matches against Aston Villa, Qarabag, and Manchester City, with Howe stressing the need to defend better and be more clinical.
