The 1-1 draw against Manchester United was Newcastle’s 19th game of the campaign, meaning they have completed exactly half of their league games.
With just one win, one clean sheet and three managers in those games, it’s fair to say that their season hasn’t gone to plan.
However, the January transfer window does offer some hope that Howe and his side can drag themselves away from relegation danger in the second-half of the campaign.
As many supporters look ahead to the January window, we take a look back at the season so far and grade each player on how they have performed so far this season.
Do you agree with our ratings? Have we under or over graded someone? If so, follow us on Twitter @MouthofTynePod and let us know there:
Note: Players must have played a minimum of 600 minutes to qualify for a grade.
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However, the January transfer window does offer some hope that Howe and his side can drag themselves away from relegation danger in the second-half of the campaign.