Eddie Howe is not believed to be under pressure for his job as Newcastle United manager despite defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup semi-final, according to Luke Edwards.
The Magpies reached the semi-finals of the tournament for the third time in four seasons, having won it last year against Liverpool, but were dominated by Pep Guardiola’s side after two legs and fell to a 5-1 defeat, despite having big chances on the night in the second leg.
The performances, mixed with the fact the club failed to finish in the top eight of the Champions League league phase, and currently sit 11th in the Premier League table, eight points off a top four spot, and there has been speculation that he could be at risk of the sack.
Eddie Howe Not Facing Newcastle Sack
Howe took over at St James’ Park back in November 2021, replacing Steve Bruce in the dugout, and immediately won the support of fans with his exciting style of football and understanding of the fans.
The former Bournemouth man signed a new long-term contract in 2022 with an expiry date that was never publicly revealed, and there has been some speculation that it could be in 2027. However, some fans have speculated that the manager could depart before then, with the owners likely wanting success to come quicker than it has been recently.
But writing for The Telegraph, journalist Luke Edwards insists that the club have zero plans to part ways with the 48-year-old, and the fans’ backing of the manager publicly means that they are not under any pressure to make a change, either.
Magpies fans could be heard singing the manager’s name from the stands at the Etihad Stadium when they were 3-0 down in midweek. But there is some concern, with the team facing a tricky run of fixtures in the coming weeks.
Newcastle will take on Brentford at home this weekend, before travelling to face Tottenham Hotspur in midweek next week, followed by an FA Cup clash with Aston Villa that weekend. They will also face a two-legged playoff clash with Qarabag in the Champions League later this month, plus trips to Man City and Chelsea, and home games with Everton and Manchester United.
Newcastle Must Stick With Eddie Howe
Newcastle are aiming high, and eventually they want to be in the mix with the best of the best, competing for the highest honours. But that is a process, and in Howe they have a top, young manager who can eventually get them there.
Getting rid of the manager would set them back a while in their process, but it would also see them rock the boat for no reason. Howe is doing a fine job considering the injuries he’s had to deal with, the limitations on spending and the squad he has.
He’s ended their trophy drought, consistently had them competing for Europe, and even turned down the England job to stick around. He’s the right man for the job, and there’s nothing to suggest otherwise currently.
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