But it has been a really totally different story away from dwelling.
Newcastle have solely gained 4 league video games on their travels in 2025 they usually have appeared particularly blunt of late.
Howe's aspect have scored 1 / 4 as many targets (two) away as they've at dwelling within the league (eight), and backside of the desk Wolves are the one aspect to have netted fewer (one) on the highway.
Jacob Murphy's opener towards West Ham was a uncommon instance of this aspect being ruthless away from dwelling within the league – simply 26 seconds after Hammers captain Jarrod Bowen had struck the publish.
Although Newcastle have had extra possession away (56%) than at dwelling (47.1%), in line with Opta, Howe's staff have had 30 fewer touches within the opposition field (110) they usually have solely had half as many pictures on track (13) on their travels, which highlights the difficulties they've confronted breaking groups down.
Newcastle might not less than fall again on their solidity as a base to construct from earlier within the marketing campaign following shutouts towards Aston Villa, Leeds United and Bournemouth of their opening three away video games of the season.
However the guests have since leaked 5 targets in simply two matches versus Brighton and West Ham.
That defensive effort begins with the press from the entrance, however Newcastle have gained possession again on eight fewer events (16) away than at dwelling (24), whereas much-lauded midfield trio Sandro Tonali, Joelinton and Guimaraes have been repeatedly bypassed on the highway in latest weeks.
Burn has spoken of the necessity to “be a bit extra ugly”, referencing how his aspect had been “well-known just a few years in the past for something-housery”.
Howe recognised his aspect “probably want a little bit of that” forward of Sunday's journey to the Gtech Group Stadium as he known as on his gamers to convey the “high quality, supply and, most significantly, the mindset”.
“It is about taking part in a sport of soccer and delivering efficiency – no matter the place we're taking part in,” he mentioned.
“The one approach we are able to reply these questions is to carry out and truly do the enterprise.”
