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Newcastle board shows support for Jaissle amid slow start

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 12:45 PM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Newcastle board shows support for Jaissle amid slow start

Summary

Newcastle United's management is backing Matthias Jaissle despite a poor start to the Premier League season. The team currently sits 11th in the league, with just eight points from seven games. Recent defeats, including a 1-0 loss to Aston Villa, have caused frustration among fans, with some calling for Jaissle's dismissal. However, the club anticipated a transitional period after losing key players this summer. The board maintains confidence in Jaissle's long-term vision as the squad prepares for upcoming matches against Crystal Palace and Everton.

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By the Numbers

•Newcastle is currently 11th in the Premier League table.
•Jaissle is under no immediate pressure to leave the club.
•Recent defeats include a 1-0 loss to Aston Villa.
•The team lost key players like Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes this summer.
•Newcastle faces Crystal Palace next.

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12:45 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle board reach definitive decision on Matthias Jaissle’s future after sluggish Premier League start

What they're saying

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Newcastle United chiefs are prepared to give Matthias Jaissle time to turn around their poor start to the season despite fan backlash. The board anticipated a period of transition following major summer departures and remain firmly behind the German manager's long-term vision.
— Yahoo Sports

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