Newcastle United's woes continue as they suffer their fourth consecutive defeat in all competitions and fifth Premier League loss in six games at home. Manager Eddie Howe is struggling to identify the reasons behind this decline, stating that the team is not delivering a good enough performance.
With five games remaining, Newcastle are 14th and at risk of being overtaken by Leeds. Meanwhile, Tottenham's survival prospects have worsened after a draw that felt like a loss, and they will spend another week in the relegation zone. Elsewhere, Bournemouth's unbeaten run has been extended to 13 games, and they are now in eighth place in the Premier League table, level on points with Chelsea and Brentford. Fulham's European qualification hopes seem distant due to their poor away record, and Brentford's European bid is also stalling due to a series of draws.
Leeds United's recent upturn in form has been notable, with Noah Okafor playing a key role in their improved performances.