This was a third straight defeat in the Premier League at St James’ Park. Eddie Howe and his team responded with three wins on the road, leading to talk of a corner turned. There was another equaliser in the 82nd minute, Jacob Murphy’s volley taking a nick beyond Pickford, but again Newcastle proved allergic to parity. The substitute turned in with his buttock but it was Newcastle again making the proverbial backside of their defending. Low on confidence and short of the physicality to compete in the Premier League, the German is a conundrum who needs time on the training ground.

Source: Metro February 28, 2026 18:10 UTC