Eddie Howe Happy For Newcastle To Irritate Premier League Rivals
Eddie Howe has warned Newcastle's Premier League rivals that his club have no qualms about getting under the skin of the top-flight establishment. Newcastle's impressive rise to fourth place in the Premier League has been fuelled by Howe's astute management and the financial muscle of the club's Saudi-backed owners. But Newcastle's ascent hasn't gone down well with the teams being edged out, including Saturday's opponents Liverpool. The Reds are languishing in ninth place in the Premier League ahead of their trip to St James' Park. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp complained about Newcastle's time-wasting during their meeting earlier this season and has since taken aim at the Magpies' spending power.