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What Newcastle chiefs really thought about suggestions Jose Mourinho could replace Eddie Howe
Newcastle United have made an indifferent start to the Premier League season.
Newcastle went through a really rocky patch between September and October which ramped the pressure up on Eddie Howe.
But, three wins on the bounce in all competitions has now co♒mpletely changed the atmosphere on Tyneside as the positivity has returned.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 6 |  BrightonBrighton | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 15 | 4 | 19 |
| 7 |  FulhamFulham | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 18 |
| 8 |  NewcastleNewcastle | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 18 |
| 9 |  Aston VillaAston Villa | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 18 |
| 10 |  TottenhamTottenham | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 13 | 10 | 16 |
There’s a genuine belief this group can challenge for Europe this term and the return of Alexander Isak from injury has 🎃been a massive boost.
So, when Jose Mourinho was 🎶being linked to replace Howe last week✃, it came as quite the surprise to many.
Here is what Newcastle chiefs thouไght💃 about the bizarre rumours.
Newcastle chiefs baffled by Jose Mourinho links
TBR reported last week that Jose Mourinho was ke☂en on replacing Eddie Howe at Newcastle Unite🌜d.
It seemed like a strange rumour at the time considering Howe had turned the fortunes a⛦round in 🌟recent weeks.
🐓And now, according to , it has just come to light that Newcastle chiefs were left baffled by the liꦺnks to Mourinho.
In fact, it’s u♔nderstood that all the rumours have come from his side as he angles for a rಞeturn to the Premier League after his Fenerbahce stint.
The links are not being ‘encouraged’ by Newcastle chiefs 🧜as they remain totally beh🐻ind Howe even prior to the three-game winning streak.
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Howe can return Newcastle to past glory with Janaury spend
Howe has been a victim of his own success in recent times having overachieved in his first full season in charge, guiding Newcastle to a fourth-placౠed finish.
Since then, he’s come u🌃nder fire for not reaching that same level again but in reality, the squad just isn’t good enough to compete for Champi🍌ons League spots.
But, if he’s given funds to spend in Janaury, there’s every chance of making a late run for the top four given how in🍃consistent other teams have been.
In fact, they’re only one point off third-placed Chelsea heading into the international break, so if they can bring in another♏ centre-back and a wide player this winter, they’d be in a really stron꧃g position.