Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe took full responsibility after a 3-2 home loss to Brentford, pledging to work harder to fix the team's failure to protect winning positions this season.

The defeat comes ahead of four away games across three competitions, adding pressure on Howe and the squad to respond quickly.

Newcastle slipped to 12th in the Premier League with 13 games remaining and were recently knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Manchester City.

Howe argues momentum can swing quickly if the group shows resolve, and that improving results could rapidly change perceptions of the club’s fortunes.

He remains confident he can steer the side through fatigue and tactical questions despite criticism over approach and possession quality.

Focus on solutions: Howe emphasized defensive solidity, continued attacking threat, and better decision-making from players.

Howe acknowledged the need for personal and team improvement, framing the current period as part of evolution and leadership development.

Captain Trippier urged calming the team and shifting focus, defending the manager and acknowledging the squad is in a tough spell.

Club leadership, including the sporting director and CEO, are not planning knee-jerk changes and are sharing responsibility for results.

Howe noted ongoing efforts to bed in new players and find the best solutions for upcoming games, admitting the squad’s structure has not fully clicked yet.

He acknowledged that scoring goals hasn’t consistently generated momentum, suggesting a psychological rather than purely tactical pattern.

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