Are Magpies closer than you think?

TL;DR

Newcastle United is facing scrutiny over Eddie Howe's management as the team struggles this season, losing eight of their last 11 Premier League matches. Concerns include reliance on Bruno Guimaraes and the absence of Alexander Isak.

Key points

Newcastle United has lost eight of their last 11 Premier League matches
Eddie Howe's management is under debate
Concerns include reliance on Bruno Guimaraes and missing Alexander Isak

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Eddie Howe looks frustrated and looks at the ground

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The Newcastle United page you are currently visiting has been packed with debate over Eddie Howe's future and the Magpies' perceived failings this season.

Too reliant on Bruno Guimaraes? Missing Alexander Isak? Not getting enough from new strikers? The list of reasons and frustrations is abundant.

This weekend Howe's side go to Arsenal having lost eight of their past 11 Premier League matches. In that timeframe - since late January - no side has lost more in the Premier League.

It is an ugly statistic but does it hide the fine margins Howe is paying so dearly for?

In their past nine Premier League matches Newcastle have either been won (three) or lost (six) by exactly one goal.

In top-flight history, there have only been three occasions a team had 10 or more successive games settled by exactly one goal - Everton between October and December 1911 (10), West Ham between December 1964 and February 1965 (10) and Southampton in March and April 1992 (12).

Q&A

What are the main concerns about Newcastle United's performance this season?

Concerns include over-reliance on Bruno Guimaraes, the absence of Alexander Isak, and insufficient contributions from new strikers.

How many Premier League matches has Newcastle United lost recently?

Newcastle United has lost eight of their last 11 Premier League matches.

What is Eddie Howe's current situation with Newcastle United?

Eddie Howe is under scrutiny due to the team's poor performance and ongoing debates about his future as manager.