"Eddie Howe is braced for forensic questioning by Newcastle's Saudi Arabian owners at a Northumberland country house hotel in the middle of this week. Given 14th-placed Newcastle have lost nine of their past 12 Premier League games and the past five in all competitions, Rumayyan's ambition that they become the world's No 1 looks more remote than ever."
"Nick Woltemade scored nine goals in his first four months after arriving from Stuttgart for a record 69m last August and Newcastle have earned 20 points from the nine home league games featuring the German as a No 9. In contrast, the eight matches at St James' Park involving an alternative lone striker have produced six points."
"Wissa scored 19 Premier League goals for Brentford last season. PIF granted permission for his 55m signing on September's transfer deadline day even though, at almost 29, he offered no scope for resale profit."
Eddie Howe is preparing for a challenging meeting with Newcastle's Saudi Arabian owners at Matfen Hall. With Newcastle's recent poor performance, including nine losses in twelve Premier League games, Howe's position is uncertain. The owners, led by Yasir al-Rumayyan, are expected to question his decisions, particularly regarding the use of expensive players like Nick Woltemade and Wissa. Despite their significant investments, the team's struggles raise concerns about their ambitions to become the world's top club.
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