Howe accepts accountability after Newcastle collapse at Crystal Palace
Howe accepts accountability after Newcastle collapse at Crystal Palace Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe accepted full responsibility after his side squandered another lead in a 2-1 defeat at Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon. Consequently, the Magpies have plummeted to 14th in the table. William Osula opened the scoring for the visitors with a hooked finish before half-time.
However, Jean-Philippe Mateta equalised in the 80th minute. The Palace substitute then converted a stoppage-time penalty to seal the turnaround. Eddie Howe took full responsibility for the collapse during his post-match assessment.
“I always have to look at myself first,” the Newcastle manager admitted. “I’m number one accountable,” he added with visible frustration. Howe suggested the final result was “harsh” on his players.
“The defeat is harsh on us because we controlled the majority of the first half,” he explained. Eddie Howe claims responsibility for Newcastle collapse at Crystal Palace He believed Newcastle remained in “total control” with 60 minutes gone. However, the manager lamented the “really poor” defensive work for the late winner.
Newcastle have now dropped 25 points from winning positions this season. Howe noted that these incredible numbers have “blighted” their entire campaign. “There’s no way we should have lost that game,” he insisted.