Eddie Howe faces make or break Newcastle United test as Jose Mourinho temptation looms

Eddie Howe faces make or break Newcastle United test as Jose Mourinho temptation looms

Even with Saudi Arabian money, Newcastle United is finding it difficult to compete for trophies.

In these ultra-competitive days, even money and renewed hope do not guarantee success, especially when you are playing catch-up,

and the Premier League and UEFA’s financial restrictions are placing a damper on all investment.

A year ago, when Newcastle lost the Carabao Cup final,

fans consoled themselves by saying it didn’t matter since it was just the first of many.

And that they were destined to win a cup shortly due of their new owners.

On Saturday, Newcastle and Eddie Howe will either make or break their season.

The nation will tune in to watch the Geordies face Manchester City in the FA Cup quarterfinals,

where they have lost their last 15 league games by a combined score of 49 goals to seven.

Given their current form, Howe is unlikely to win, but best of luck to them.

It’s always wonderful to see 50,000 Geordies go berserk at Wembley.

However, the Toons have reached a crossroads in their restoration.

The key question that fans are beginning to argue is whether they should stick or twist with Howe.

It appears that the UK-based owners are patient and have a good connection with Howe,

but who knows what the Saudis believe in Riyadh?

Jose Mourinho is out of work but consistently delivers trophies.

Julian Nagelsmann, Germany’s coach, is available after the Euros. Big teams are fighting for the big stars.

Will Newcastle opt for a revamp with a bit more star dist and global recognition?

Football-wise, it might make more sense to keep Howe in charge.

However, in terms of effect, brand growth, and being noticed for sponsors and commercial deals,

would a legend such as Mourinho or someone like not be appropriate for their next stage?

And he’d mix things up and terrify the players who seemed unconcerned about facing Chelsea last Monday.

These topics will be disputed, notwithstanding Howe’s insistence that he will return for the next season.

Howe has done an excellent job over the past two years.

He has resurrected a relegation-threatened club, leading them to fourth place last season with a daring, powerful style of game.

Everything went well last year. This year, a lot has gone wrong.

Injuries have limited his choices off the bench. Energy levels plummeted, and confidence faded.

I believe the turning moment was the ludicrous penalty awarded to PSG in the 97th minute,

which denied them a win and European progression. Nick Pope has been out, and they are dangerously bleeding goals.

So, what happens if they don’t advance in the FA Cup?

Newcastle is currently ranked tenth in the Premier League and is vying for seventh place,

which might qualify them for the Europa Conference League.

Are Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak going to stick around when they’ll most likely be desired by Champions League clubs across Europe offering them a £100,000-per-week wage increase?

If Manchester City meets the £100 million release clause, Guimaraes’ best option would be to join them.

It will be a sluggish resurgence, hampered by financial constraints that keep the top six, who have turnovers three times Newcastle’s,

at the same level. Newcastle may have to be patient and settle with being a top half team rather than a regular top six outfit for a few years. However, how they perform at City this weekend and in the remaining 10 games of the league season will indicate how ruthless the Saudis are in their pursuit of victory.

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