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Eddie Howe admits ‘lot is riding’ on Newcastle v Brighton after meeting with Saudi owners

  • Howe under pressure to end Magpies’ losing streak

  • Manager confident he retains backing of club owners

Eddie Howe has emerged from a meeting with Newcastle’s Saudi Arabian owners confident he retains their support but also acutely aware that such backing is finite, with the manager admitting “a lot is riding” on Saturday’s visit of Brighton.

Howe will aim to end a run of five straight defeats against Fabian Hürzeler’s side at St James’ Park and is under no illusion of the significance of the task ahead. “We need a win,” admitted Newcastle’s manager. “There’s a lot riding on this weekend for us. You can talk as much as you want but the proof is in how the team performs. I’m under no illusion that needs to be positive.”

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May 1, 2026 Newcastle United Eddie Howe Saudi Arabia and sport

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