This was only the eighth Premier League defeat Howe has suffered on Tyneside since his appointment on November 8, 2021. Newcastle were on an 11-match top-flight unbeaten run at home, stretching back to a 3-2 reversal against Manchester City on January 13, heading into this game.

Brighton & Hove Albion surged to within touching distance of the Premier League's top four after Danny Welbeck proved the difference in a battling 1-0 away win over Newcastle United.

Manchester United ended a five-game winless run to ease the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag after coming from behind to beat Brentford 2-1 at Old Trafford on Saturday. Another dismal day for Ten Hag looked to be in store when Ethan Pinnock headed the Bees in front in first-half stoppage time.