Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has warned the club’s owners that the squad is in danger of becoming stale ahead of the January transfer window. The Magpies have spent over half a billion

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe stood up to the fierce criticism that came his way in the aftermath of the clash with Crystal Palace - and has insisted he will not change his principles.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has opened up on his squad which he feels needs freshening up this January. “I think there is a desire from everyone at the club to deliver that," said Howe. “I think freshness is important in a squad,