'Please come back, Dan Ashworth': Fans mock Eddie Howe as they predict Newcastle boss' grades during Arsenal clash

Fans were quick to mock Newcastle boss Eddie Howe after he was spotted writing notes at the Emirates.

Newcastle were shocked in the first half against Arsenal where they barely sniffed the ball.

The Gunners took a two-goal lead thanks to a Sven Botman own goal and a Kai Havertz tap on.

But Arsenal He could have been further forward and completely dominated Newcastle, who were unable to get out of their own half, much less test David Raya.

AND howe was seen on the touchline taking notes with fans taunting the beleaguered boss.

talkSPORT asked fans what Howe was writing in his notebook and they did not disappoint.

One responded: “I'm not good enough.”

Referencing director Dan Ashworth imminent movement At Manchester United, this X user joked: “Please come back, Dan Ashworth.”

This fan said: “How to get fired…”

While one disgruntled Newcastle fan commented: “His resignation letter.”

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Another said: “Bread. Eggs. Milk. Lottery. Pick up my wife's dry cleaning.”

And this fan said, “I'm getting fired.”

This follower joked: “Doesn't Fabian Schär have beautiful hair?”

While this fan simply said, “I should have started (Dan) Burn.”

Arsenal completely dominated the game in the first half, finishing the first 45 minutes with 64 percent possession.

The Gunners took 12 shots against Newcastle, who took zero.

Newcastle, who are eighth in the table, have struggled for consistency this season and could drop to ninth if West Ham beat Brentford on Monday should they fail to beat Arsenal.