Howe's biggest Newcastle challenge yet as questions grow on his future

Kieran Trippier looked like he was reliving a nightmare. The Newcastle United defender was doubled over with his hands covering his face after his side conceded another late winner in a 2-1 Premier League defeat against Bournemouth at St James' Park. The substitute could scarcely believe it as goalscorer Adrien Truffert wheeled away in delight, but this has been an all too familiar tale.

"Over the time I've been here, we have been a real force, especially at home," a visibly stunned Trippier told NUFC TV. "We have been feared. Teams have feared coming here.

" No other side has conceded more late goals than flaky Newcastle (19) in the Premier League this season. Eddie Howe's side are languishing in 14th place following an eighth defeat in 11 fixtures. Chants of "Eddie Howe's black and white army" may have rung out at various points on Saturday, but the boos at full-time and half-time told their own story.

So can Howe really turn it around after another damaging loss? "My belief in myself can't waver and it's not," the head coach said. This may prove Howe's biggest challenge yet on Tyneside.