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Newcastle summer signing is going to get Eddie Howe sacked after woeful reveal

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(Credit: Hasan Karim) Sun 28 December 2025 19:30, UK Newcastle United have had a poor season to date, with any hopes of qualifying for Europe looking slim.The Magpies are now down to 13th in the Premier League after their 1-0 defeat to Man United on Friday.It was another poor showing away from home, with Eddie Howe’s side seemingly unable to find answers to their current issues.As the weeks go on, Newcastle’s summer window continues to look weaker, with many of their signings being inconsistent at best, and terrible at worst.One of the biggest culprits to date has been Aaron Ramsdale, who continues to underperform in the starting XI.Aaron Ramsdale has one of the worst goal prevention rates in the Premier LeagueRamsdale joined Newcastle in the summer on loan from Southampton after the Saints’ relegation from the Premier League.Coming in as a back-up, the goalkeeper has been given a run in the starting XI in recent weeks due to Nick Pope’s injury. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES However, during this time, Ramsdale has not impressed for Newcastle and has continued to underperform.Ramsdale joined Newcastle on loan in the summerThe goalkeeper was previously Arsenal’s number oneHowever, Ramsdale’s career has since taken a stark drop-offNow, how poor the goalkeeper has been is on show thanks to Opta.Stats from 28 December explain that despite only playing seven matches this season, the England international has a goal prevention rate of -1.4, the seventh worst in the division.This is perhaps not too surprising given the fact that Ramsdale is yet to keep a Premier League clean sheet this season.If the goalkeeper keeps these performances up, it will almost definitely lead to Howe getting sacked.Howe is already under heavy pressure at Newcastle after the recent set of bad results, and needs a string of good form.Yet, if the Magpies continue to struggle to keep clean sheets, it is hard to see this happening anytime soon.Ramsdale’s poor form at Newcastle explainedAccording to Fotmob on 28 December, Ramsdale’s stats this season are nothing to boast about.The goalkeeper has conceded 10 goals in the Premier League, with a save percentage of 50.He is also only averaging 1.63 saves per match, a worrying trend to say the least.Aaron Ramsdale’s Premier League stats this seasonAppearances 7Goals conceded 10Save percentage 50%Clean sheets0Errors that led to goals 0Ramsdale has been poor this seasonTherefore, Ramsdale has to put an end to this form before he costs the Magpies further.