Eddie Howe is under increasing pressure at Newcastle United after a difficult week that has seen his odds cut sharply in the next manager to be sacked market.
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The Newcastle boss is now priced at 5/1, having been as big as 16/1 before the weekend, following a damaging run of results that has raised questions about his future.
Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Sunderland has proved especially costly. The loss at St James’ Park not only completed a league double for their local rivals but also marked Sunderland’s first away win at Newcastle in nearly a decade. The result was met with boos from the home supporters at full-time.
Newcastle’s current position in the table has added to the concern. Sitting 12th and with five defeats in their last nine matches across all competitions, there is a growing feeling that the season is drifting away.
The derby setback came just days after a heavy 7-2 defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League, which ended their European campaign in emphatic fashion. That result further increased the pressure on Howe during a crucial period for the club.
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With expectations higher than in previous seasons, the recent downturn in form has shifted the mood around St James’ Park. The sharp movement in the betting market reflects that change, with Howe now among the leading contenders to be the next Premier League manager to lose his job.
A run of improved results may ease the situation, but with confidence low and scrutiny increasing, the coming weeks could prove decisive for Newcastle’s manager.
