Although Ritchie rarely starts these days the former Bournemouth winger is significantly a key member of Howe’s leadership group at a club that has had investment of around £400m in new playing talent since its Saudi Arabian-led takeover in October 2021.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/aug/26/sandro-tonalis-newcastle-journey-off-to-the-most-promising-of-starts

Howe’s decision paid off handsomely as the Magpies bounced back from Stuart Armstrong’s 41st-minute opener to overwhelm a side which had given as good as it got for long periods before the break.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/uk-sports/2023/05/01/eddie-howe-has-no-doubts-anthony-gordon-will-become-a-top-player-for-newcastle/

Howe’s side will be looking to build on their fourth place finish last season while competing in the Champions League for the first time in over 20 years.

Source: https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/newcastle-united-injury-blow-new-signing-set-to-be-announced-five-things-learned-v-fiorentina-4245076

Made an excellent interception from Fallowfield’s cross in the first half and helped turn Howe’s effort away in the second.

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Once the move is completed, the 23-year-old midfielder – who completed a medical while away with Italy’s Under-21 squad last week – will take a short break before starting pre-season with Eddie Howe’s squad.

Source: https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/newcastle-united-working-on-deal-for-southamptons-tino-livramento-as-sandro-tonali-move-finalised-4203578

Or even the big seven if Eddie Howe’s fast-rising Newcastle are factored in. So far in these games, Tottenham’s record is: P7 D1 L6.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/feb/04/dejan-kulusevski-tottenham-interview-manchester-city

That gap could have been reduced to just three points – albeit with the Reds having played two games more – by the time Howe’s side runs out to face Arsenal on Sunday with the chasing pack mounting a late sprint.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/uk-sports/2023/05/06/eddie-howe-not-losing-sleep-over-liverpools-bid-to-deny-newcastle-top-four-spot/

The camera settles on Howe’s reaction, and I fancy there was an expletive in there as he assesses his side’s defending.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2023/jan/07/sheffield-wednesday-v-newcastle-fa-cup-third-round-live

While Eddie Howe’s side look to be running out of steam at the moment as injury problems mount, they remain a fearsome prospect at home.

Source: https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/how-to-watch-newcastle-vs-arsenal-fc-tv-channel-live-stream-premier-league-today-b1117493.html