article author: AP Author: By STEVE DOUGLAS | AP ID: 1776530537937135400 Sat, 2026-04-18 19: 53 MANCHESTER, England: Newcastle have plunged into their most challenging period since the club were bought by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. A 2-1 home loss to Bournemouth on Saturday was a third straight defeat in the Premier League for Newcastle, which are languishing in 14th place in the 20-team topflight with five games remaining of the campaign. The team received boos at full time. It leaves Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, hired in November 2021 under increasing pressure, with the club not giving any assurances he’ll be in charge beyond this season. Main category: Sport Football Tags: Newcastle United Eddie Howe AFC Bournemouth



