Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe launched a furious attack on his team following their 2–1 defeat away to Manchester City, branding the performance a disgrace and suggesting one player’s future at the club could be over.

“I’ve Never Been This Embarrassed” – Howe Explodes After Newcastle’s 2–1 Loss to Manchester City

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe launched a furious attack on his team following their 2–1 defeat away to Manchester City, branding the performance a disgrace and suggesting one player’s future at the club could be over.

Despite keeping the scoreline tight, Newcastle struggled to gain control for much of the contest and were punished for defensive lapses at key moments. Manchester City dictated the tempo, while the visitors appeared hesitant and reactive in crucial phases of the game.

Howe did not hold back in his post-match comments.

“I’ve never been this embarrassed,” he said bluntly. “That performance was a disgrace. We didn’t show enough quality, we didn’t show enough fight, and we didn’t meet the standards this club demands.”

The Newcastle boss then appeared to single out one unnamed player, delivering a brutal warning about his place in the squad.

“If that’s the level he’s going to give, then he’s finished at Newcastle,” Howe stated. “No one is guaranteed a place here. You earn it with your performance and your mentality.”

While Howe refused to publicly identify the player, his comments have sparked widespread speculation among supporters, many of whom voiced frustration at what they saw as a lack of composure and intensity in key moments.

The away defeat represents a setback for Newcastle’s ambitions and increases pressure heading into the next round of fixtures. With Howe making it clear that standards cannot slip, changes in selection may now be inevitable.

After such a strong public rebuke, all eyes will be on the team sheet in Newcastle’s next match — and whether the unnamed player will be given another chance.