Howe’s side sit down in 14th, just two points above the relegation zone, following their 3-1 Premier League defeat to Brentford on Sunday (November 9).
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According to The I Paper, Howe still retains the backing of the Newcastle board despite their poor start to the domestic season.
It’s understood that chief executive David Hopkinson has no desire in getting rid of the Englishman and has ‘cast iron support’ from him.
Newcastle will doubtless be hoping they can start climbing up the table after the international break when they face Man City on November 22nd.