Newcastle United make Eddie Howe sack decision after catastrophic defeat to Brentford

The disappointing result means Newcastle are winless in their last five matches, while they've also secured victory in just one of their past eight games.

Howe has found himself under immense pressure amid his side's faltering form, with their hopes of European football next term taking a huge hit.

However, Chronicle Live report that Newcastle aren't currently planning to sack Howe and view the club's poor performances as a 'shared responsibility'.

The 48-year-old's position 'remains secure' and he's set to face the media on Monday ahead of their Premier League showdown with Tottenham.

There is, though, a sense that things must improve quickly if Howe is to keep his job beyond the current campaign.

Fans inside St James' Park were furious at full-time, with players and staff members booed loudly as they trudged off the pitch.

Howe, when asked about losing the 12th man, insisted that he wasn't concerned and that he was confident the club would be able to bounce back.

"No, I don't think so because I think if we perform, the crowd will back us and they'll be with us every step of the way," he said.

"I've got no issue with their reaction today. They're reacting to what we deliver, so I don't see that being a problem."

The result on Saturday means that Newcastle are just as close to the relegation zone as they are to Champions League qualification.

Howe bravely fronted up and admitted he felt he wasn't doing a good enough job to turn things around.

"I always feel under pressure. It's irrelevant to me, the type of pressure," said the former Bournemouth coach.

"When you're in this job, you're always in that moment: whether it's pressure to win, or to turn around results. We're very much in that [second] feeling.

"I always say the pressure I put on myself could not be more extreme. I demand really high standards from what I am doing and how I work, and what I ask the players to do.

"I'm obviously not doing my job well enough at the moment.

"I'm annoyed with myself, angry with myself, blaming myself, taking full accountability on my shoulders. No one else."

He continued: "There's a harsh reality for me.

"I think I have to think long and hard about - not my effort, because I can't question that - but I have to work better, do more. I have to take responsibility for everything you see on the pitch. I have got to work out solutions.

"I also of course have to ask the same of the players. I have to ask them to be really honest and look at their best levels, and judge them against that now in this current moment.

"I don't think there are too many who can say they are playing their best. That then gives us growth to improve."