Matthias Jaissle must show Newcastle are addressing Eddie Howe’s final complaint at Fulham

Sean McCormick argues that Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle must demonstrate against Fulham that his team is resolving the tactical flaws highlighted by former manager Eddie Howe. Following a difficult stretch of four defeats in five matches, Jaissle heads to Craven Cottage on Saturday facing growing scrutiny over his vertical football system after fans booed the side in a recent 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa.

McCormick points out that Newcastle's struggles with defensive solidity and goal threat mirror Howe's final complaints after losing 2-0 at Fulham in May. While Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa has guided his team to seven points from their last three games, McCormick warns that another defeat could severely heighten Newcastle's problems.