Eddie Howe sends a blunt warning to his Newcastle players ahead of the visit of Man City - as he insists he isn't afraid to make 'difficult decisions' and drop stars 'not earning their place'

CRAIG HOPE: During a media briefing, Howe was calm, and calculated. Give him a blank bit of paper, he said in reply to a question about not knowing his best team, and he could write down the 11 names.