Eddie Howe: Newcastle manager edges closer to sack as betting odds slashed after Sunderland defeat
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Credit: Imago Mon 23 March 2026 10:00, UK Eddie Howe has edged closer to the sack at Newcastle United after his side were beaten by Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby on Sunday. The Magpies had gone ahead after just 10 minutes when Anthony Gordon punished Luke O’Nien’s mistake at the back.But Sunderland came back into it, and eventually got their goal when Chemsdine Talbi bundled in from a corner after the break.The Black Cats looked more likely to push through a winner after that, and they got their break when Brian Brobbey found space to finish past Aaron Ramsdale in the final minute of normal time.Newcastle’s manager has been placed under massive pressure in light of the result, which saw Sunderland complete a historic league double over their fiercest rivals. 👔 Newcastle Manager News 👔 Get the inside track on the St James’ Park dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, live betting market shifts, and key PIF boardroom decisions.
VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Bookies slash Eddie Howe oddsFormer Manchester United scout Mick Brown exclusively told Football Insider at the start of the month that Newcastle are unlikely to sack Howe imminently, but that concerns have emerged.The 48-year-old carries a significant amount of credit in the bank at St James’ Park, after leading the post-takeover transformation of the Magpies.Eddie HoweNewcastle UnitedWins114Draws42Losses68Scored408Conceded301Last season, Howe guided Newcastle to their first major trophy of the century, and he has landed them in the Champions League twice since his 2021 arrival.This season has felt like a difficult one to swallow for many fans, however. The Magpies sit below Sunderland and in the bottom half, having failed to show any consistency throughout the campaign.Unlike last season, there is no cup competition to retain hope in, with Newcastle knocked out of both the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup by Manchester City before being dealt with by Barcelona in the Champions League.For many, Sunday’s defeat felt like a final straw for Howe.
One major bookmaker has slashed the Newcastle manager’s odds of being the next to face the sack to just 3/1.What other Premier League managers are under pressure?Liam Rosenior has also seen his odds of facing the sack slashed dramatically to 5/2 in recent days, after recording a fourth straight loss with Chelsea.The Englishman was only brought in to replace Enzo Maresca in January, but he may be set for dismissal already amid a testing period.Arne Slot is another manager potentially facing a summer exit, with discussions about his future ongoing for months now.Saturday saw his Liverpool side beaten 2-1 by Brighton, in a latest blow for the Dutchman’s hopes of guiding his team into next season. Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Newcastle Insider Access Get the full story from St James’ Park and Darsley Park with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Tyneside.