He stated that the team's away form has been a concern, and they have not been able to replicate their home form on the road.

Howe noted that the team had a good start to the game, but let it slip away and became increasingly frustrated as the game went on.

He made changes at halftime in an attempt to bring energy and different dynamics to the game, but the team was still not great in the second half and ultimately lost.

Howe also expressed concern about the team's body language and collective spirit on the pitch, stating that it didn't resemble the Newcastle team he has seen in recent seasons.

He believes that the team's mental state was a contributing factor to their poor performance and that they need to work on addressing this issue.

Howe also revealed that he considered making changes to the entire starting lineup at halftime, a decision he rarely makes.