#away-form

#away-form

"Fair criticism that they were our worst games [of the season] but it is my job to protect my players. I work for a club where everyone cares so much and is passionate. I want to be a shield. We go with positivity into the next game so we can be brave, press higher and play with more courage.They have delivered so many good performances, so I am finding it hard to criticise us. It will always be in our DNA to be pro-active, but we are playing in the best league in the world. We always have to perform at our top level. If we keep going we have a great chance of staying above the line and continuing to play in the Premier League."

Newcastle United have made a decision on the future of Eddie Howe with the Magpies just two points above the Premier League drop zone. Newcastle's poor away record in the league continued in west London as they lost to Brentford, despite leading 1-0 at half-time. They have failed to win on the road this season, drawing three and losing three on their travels so far, and with an extra two losses at home, Howe's credentials are being tested to the limit.

After four matchdays, Werder sit in mid-table with four points. The 4-0 away win at Borussia Mönchengladbach was outstanding, with the team impressively demonstrating their attacking potential. The 3-0 defeat to SC Freiburg, on the other hand, was anything but, with Bremen finding it all but impossible to break down the Breisgau side's tight defence. These inconsistencies have characterised the start to the season: Werder have shown they can be dangerous against any opponent,