"Newcastle were the better side in the home leg against Barcelona in the last 16 of the Champions League. Only the concession of a daft late penalty denied them victory and they were a persistent threat on the break in the first half of the away leg."
"Newcastle led at half-time and had hit a post. But they have the fifth-worst second-half record of any Premier League side this season, raising questions about their fitness."
"There is serious talk Eddie Howe could be under pressure. Certainly the chief executive, David Hopkinson, did not offer any great endorsement of Howe this week."
Newcastle's season has reached a crisis point in March, following disappointing performances in the Champions League and a derby loss to Sunderland. Despite being competitive, Newcastle's inability to maintain leads and poor second-half records have raised concerns about their fitness. The team's recent struggles have led to speculation about Eddie Howe's future, especially after the chief executive's non-committal comments regarding his support. The contrast between early season optimism and current frustrations is stark, as missed opportunities have compounded the team's challenges.
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