Eddie Howe, manager of Newcastle United, spoke candidly ahead of his team's visit to Arsenal in tonight's English Premier League match.
Eddie Howe, manager of the "Magpies," Newcastle United, urged his players to showcase their best form in their away match against the "Gunners," Arsenal, in tonight's English Premier League fixture at 23:30.
Newcastle is currently struggling, having failed to win in four consecutive matches across all competitions. Howe hopes the team can return to excellent form both individually and collectively, warning that poor performances could result in major squad changes this summer.
Howe said, "If the team does not perform well, there may be bigger changes than initially expected during the summer. The players understand their roles and have a responsibility to deliver their best performances."
Regarding Newcastle's poor form: "We all feel the pain right now. We are committed to fixing this and securing as many wins as possible. The players have lost some confidence, but we can regain it through hard work, good training, and enjoying playing football to return to our best form."
"The most important thing is to perform well for our fans. We may have lost some confidence due to recent results, but we hope to return to our best levels both individually and as a team."
On the prospect of five consecutive wins to secure European football: "We want five straight wins for ourselves, for the club, and for everyone involved. We are not focusing on qualifying for European competition; we are concentrating on winning one game at a time and then aiming for another victory."