Newcastle's results this season had papered over the cracks of poor performances... until Fulham. Eddie Howe has multiple problems to solve

Eddie Howe and Paul Mitchell have held clear-the-air talks to move on from a frustrating summer transfer window at Newcastle United, according to reports. Mitchell replaced Dan Ashworth as Newcastle 's sporting director in July before publicly criticising elements of the club's previous recruitment during Howe's reign.

Newcastle fans have seen this scoreline coming for a few games now - but bad performances have been masked by good results. The weekend’s game has meant that some fans are asking (albeit, quietly) is it time to ask questions of Eddie Howe?

Sixth in the table, three points off the summit of the Premier League and only beaten once all season: So why is it all so doom and gloom around Newcastle United? Well, the 3-1 defeat to Fulham on Saturday afternoon felt like it had been coming for some time.