Newcastle fans flood social media with #HoweOut ahead of comeback in Luton thriller

Newcastle fans called for Eddie Howe to be sacked on social media before a quick comeback in a thrilling 4-4 ​​draw against Luton.

The magpies This season's performances have been a far cry from their performances last season, when they finished in the top four of the Premier League.

They hosted a lively Luton side on Saturday, with Rob Edward's side proving a tough opponent despite teetering above the relegation zone.

Sean Longstaff scored either side of Gabriel Osho's header to give Newcastle a 2-1 lead, but Ross Barkley equalized before half-time.

London He then sensationally made it 4-2 in the second half thanks to a Carlton Morris penalty and a low shot from Elijah Adebayo.

Shortly after the Hatters scored their fourth goal, Newcastle fans took to X and flooded the platform with #HoweOut messages.

Newcastle had won just one of their last five league games before Luton's visit and fans' patience may be wearing thin.

However, five minutes after Adebayo's goal, Kieran Trippier pulled one back for the Magpies before Harvey Barnes equalized at 4-4.

The two teams split the points at St. James' Park in what was an entertaining encounter, with Luton probably the happier team despite losing their two goal lead.

Many tipped Edwards and company. finish in the bottom three at the start of the season, but their performances against top teams show that they are willing to prove their doubters wrong.

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All the traditional 'big six' clubs have had a difficult time against the Hatters, with Liverpool only able to seal a draw at Kenilworth Road.

Newcastle lost the first leg in December and discovered once again this weekend how difficult it can be to face Luton.

Howe's team has fallen to ninth place in the table and is 11 points off the top four after 23 games played.