Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe speaks to his players

Eddie Howe will ask his players if they felt that their performances were up to scratch against West Ham and wants his Toon stars to take accountability of their loss at the London Stadium.

The picture quickly changes from Premier League commitments to the bright lights of the Champions League again with Athletic Bilbao on Tyneside this week. But Howe has made it clear what he wants to see from Newcastle next.

The Hammers could not believe their luck as Newcastle backed off after going a goal up on what was supposed to be a day of protest for the East London side. Instead, the alarm bells were ringing for Howe's side as they imploded just days after celebrating a Carabao Cup win over Tottenham Hotspur.

Newcastle players had been all smiles after the win over Spurs but that upbeat demeanor did not transfer to Sunday. Howe was asked if there was a certain tone he was...