Actually, these Eddie Howe problems are actually the exact opposite, at least for me. As what the media are talking about are supposed dilemmas for the Newcastle United Head Coach, when he has too many options available to him.

After a difficult first season at Newcastle, Hall has been one of the side’s standout players so far this season since making his loan move permanent for £28million last summer. The deal with Chelsea made Hall Newcastle’s most expensive teenage signing ever after the obligation to buy clause was triggered.

Eddie Howe played down the suggestion he encouraged Miguel Almiron to wave goodbye to the Newcastle United supporters at St Mary’s.

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It's not just Newcastle - just look at what Bournemouth are achieving under Andoni Iraola, with no recognised striker due to injury. United and Nottingham Forest will testify just how good the Cherries are right now, with plenty of injury problems of their own.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe, speaking to BBC Sport: "It was a tough game. We knew it would be. Southampton came out quickly and scored.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe called striker Alexander Isak outstanding on Saturday after his two goals against Southampton put the Sweden international firmly in the race for the Premier League golden boot.

Although Dubravka is hardly Manuel Neuer, he is far more competent at passing out than Pope, which has allowed Newcastle to operate differently in possession. Dubravka has helped start attacks and has been a reliable out-ball for Newcastle defenders and midfielders when they are under pressure.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Southampton (kick-off 15:00 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference:

It is now over 38 months in the job for Eddie Howe. November 2021 saw the former Bournemouth boss appointed by Newcastle United. A lot had happened since Eddie Howe arrived, inheriting a totally demoralised not high quality squad,

It is perfect Howe. Peak Howe. While everybody else revels in a heady, joyous ride, he is fiddling with the seatbelt, checking and double-checking, a meticulous, detail-obsessed head coach who readily admits he is motivated by “the fear of tomorrow”. One day, that safety harness will be needed, but not now. Not yet.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe happy to give in-form Alexander Isak freedom - The striker moved on to 15 for the season in the Premier League with two goals in the first half at St Mary’s.