Eddie Howe has robustly responded to critics who claim his tenure at Newcastle has stagnated though he conceded that he’s striving to prevent "staleness" and is eyeing new talent during the January transfer window.

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Two years after a top-four finish and the return of Champions League football to St James’ Park, Eddie Howe appeared to be the man to bring the good times back to Newcastle United.