Newcastle 1-2 Bournemouth: What Howe said

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Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "We fought back well in the second half and at 1-1 I thought we could be the team to go on and win, but we didn't stamp our authority and, similar to recent weeks, we conceded a poor goal late on.

"They are a very good team, and they gave us problems at certain moments. I don't think there was a lot in the game. It was a game of minimal shots from us. We should create more at home and that is a disappointment. It was an even game, but they had more product."

On the elements that are missing: "Confidence and our flow isn't really there, which is putting pressure on our backline. There's minimal threat before their two goals. We make mistakes, and we don't recover from them. I think the lads were there, they were present, they were trying. I would never criticise the group for that. We are collectively not at our best level, but I don't doubt the character of the players."

On booing from the fans: "Disappointing when you are not delivering for your supporters. That is the ultimate disappointment when you feel you are letting people down who come here and support us. If they are critical of us, we have to accept that as that's the game we are in."

On what he can promise for the end of the season: "We can promise 100% work and commitment to the team and the football club."

On the noise around the club: "There is so much media attention on the club because it is such a huge global fanbase, and you understand that you are in the business to win. I understand the frustrations of everybody else."

"My own internal motivation never changes regardless of results. I want to help players grow and develop and try and produce a winning team."

Did you know?

• Newcastle United have lost eight of their last 11 Premier League games (W3), with only Tottenham Hotspur (9) losing more games in the competition in 2026 than the Magpies' eight defeats.