Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe retains board support despite painful 1-0 defeat to rivals Sunderland as owners refuse to be swayed by online pressure

The Newcastle boss will also deliver an injury update on Dan Burn, who is believed to have suffered a fractured rib and a punctured lung in the loss on Wearside, as well as Sven Botman and Nick Pope who could be close to a return to action.

A banner day for Regis Le Bris and Sunderland will prove a new challenge for their Wear-Tyne derby rivals as Eddie Howe and Newcastle were dropped 1-0 by the Black Cats at the Stadium of Light.

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer branded his former club 'pathetic' and 'dreadful' after their 1-0 Wear-Tyne Derby defeat to Sunderland, criticising Eddie Howe's team selection

Newcastle United's hierarchy reportedly take a specific stance over the future of manager Eddie Howe amid the club's poor Premier League form.

Nick Woltemade could be sacrificed by Eddie Howe against Fulham as Newcastle United attempt to get over their Tyne-Wear derby defeat.

There are signs Newcastle are close to clicking into top gear. There have been signs all season, though. The next step is to consistently piece it together across a full 90 minutes and turning good performances into wins.

Eddie Howe says there is no reason to doubt Anthony Elanga, even after Newcastle United’s loss to Sunderland. Elanga was one of the more disappointing players for Newcastle in that defeat. He started on the right side of a front three alongside Anthony Gordon and Nick Woltemade.