Newcastle United are reeling, losers of two to hated newly-promoted rivals Sunderland in the same week they exited Europe with seven goals conceded to Barcelona, and Eddie Howe saw another great plan ...

Eddie Howe accepts the blame for a "very painful" Tyne-Wear derby defeat to Sunderland but says he won't be walking away from Newcastle United any time soon.

Newcastle have much to thank Howe for.