Remember last week when I asked you to give me a bit of leeway to gloat? This is why. Newcastle fans have seen this scoreline coming for a few games now - but bad performances have been masked by good results. The weekend’s game has meant that some fans are asking (albeit, quietly) is it time to ask questions of Eddie Howe?

Eddie Howe and Paul Mitchell have held clear-the-air talks to move on from a frustrating summer transfer window at Newcastle United, according to reports. Mitchell replaced Dan Ashworth as Newcastle 's sporting director in July before publicly criticising elements of the club's previous recruitment during Howe's reign.

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