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Eddie Howe took charge of Newcastle United in November 2021 when they were in danger of being relegated Head coach Eddie Howe says he is "100% committed" to Newcastle United but it is "very difficult" to look too far beyond the end of the season. Howe ended Newcastle's 70-year wait for silverware last season by guiding the club to the Carabao Cup, and also qualified for the Champions League, but his side are 12th in the Premier League. Newcastle's chief executive, David Hopkinson, said in March that he did not have a stance on Howe's future, before stressing the club were "not looking to make a change at the moment". Speaking for the first time publicly since those comments, Howe says he has felt no need to seek assurances from above as he is "totally aligned" with Hopkinson and sporting director Ross Wilson. "For me, nothing has changed, " he said. "I'm absolutely 100% committed to the job. That commitment has never wavered from my side. "I've been working during the break to make sure that we come back a stronger team. "I think, in this day and age, it's very difficult to look too far in the long-term. I can only look to these seven games and make sure that we perform at our very best level. " Howe, who emphasised he has a "very good" relationship with those above him, has been across Newcastle's future plans, including pre-season schedules and transfer targets, depending on whether the club qualify for Europe or not. Despite the club's domestic challenges, sources have told BBC Sport that the board remain behind Howe. It is set to be another busy window for Newcastle, who may well sell at least one more key player if they miss out on the Champions League, in order to reinvest, having already sold Alexander Isak to Liverpool last summer after the striker pushed for a move away. Sandro Tonali, Tino Livramento and Anthony Gordon are among those prized assets who have attracted interest. Although Howe is focused on the run-in, he insisted he had "no issues" working with the conditions that the club set, as long those restrictions were made clear externally as he does not think "you can have expectations that warp reality". Hopkinson stated in December that his vision was for Newcastle to be in the debate to be the number one club in the world by 2030. "I just need support, " Howe added. "Good working relationships with the people around me, a feeling of being able to express myself in the best way possible so you see the best version of myself. "If I feel that and the club feels that, they are getting the best manager that they can from myself. "Obviously, if that's not working, for whatever reason, on both sides, then it's what's best for the football club. "The most important thing in all of this is Newcastle United. Not me, not anyone else, and I'll always reflect that in my decision-making. I'll put the club before anyone. " Newcastle resume their Premier League campaign against Crystal Palace on Sunday (14: 00 BST). Bruno Guimaraes will miss the trip to Selhurst Park after illness delayed his return from a hamstring injury that has kept him sidelined since mid-February. Latest Newcastle news, analysis and fan views Ask about Newcastle - what do you want to know? Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser The Masters round two: Rose and Scheffler aim to chase down co-leader Mc Ilroy Is Fernandes' own goal the worst of all time? Guardiola would 'love' Silva to stay at Man City The final five candidates face their toughest interviews yet Paul Sinha on abandoning medicine for TV fame Preview the new drama from the creator of Baby Reindeer From Rocky to Jawbone: Why does cinema love boxing? Sutton's predictions v boxing promoter & Arsenal fan Frank Warren Six big questions for Fury's fifth return from retirement The Wayne Rooney Show. Audio The Wayne Rooney Show Weekly sports quiz: How much does a javelin cost? What do you think is the most beautiful F1 car of all time? Sustainability v safety - Paris Marathon's water dilemma Maguire on his major lows and belief he is still one of world's best Grand National pinstickers' guide to runners Seve's dance to Tiger's triumph - the art of a great golf photo Why La Liga teams will play in retro shirts this weekend Raya? Neuer? Maignan? Who are world's best goalkeepers? Can you name every F1 constructors' champion? Why Liverpool ticket price protests matter to rival fans I felt really alone after World Cup win - Kildunne Why Honda engine is not the only issue with Aston Martin - F1 Q&A Ranking football's greatest one-club men Is the Championship heading for financial 'catastrophe'? Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.