ShareNewcastle United have endured an underwhelming campaign in 2025-26, but Eddie Howe says the owners remain committed to the cause.Eddie Howe insisted that Newcastle United's owners remain firmly behind the club despite some "challenging conversations" after a poor season in 2025-26. Howe's comments came after a review of the Magpies' campaign was held on Thursday with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), which owns Newcastle. The 48-year-old said constructive discussions were had with chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan, with the ambition of becoming one of the world's best teams still their target. It was a conversation that followed PIF's decision to stop funding LIV Golf, though senior figures confirmed that would not affect the running of Newcastle moving forward. Asked if he had been given any assurances about PIF's future financial support, Howe said: "No, and I didn't seek any either."But I'd say that what came through was the determination to succeed and to continue to grow the club in every aspect."The desire is unchanged, to try and get to the top of the Premier League, to try and win as many trophies consistently as possible that I don't think while PIF are, our owners, or part owners, majority owners, that will change. They are very ambitious for the football club."It's always constructive because they clearly care so much about the football club, the long-term planning that's clearly going on, on a number of levels."It's very exciting times ahead for the club, regardless of what happens short-term. The long-term vision is clearly there."Howe has twice guided the club to the Champions League while also ending Newcastle's 70-year wait for a major trophy following their EFL Cup success last season. But Newcastle have endured an underwhelming campaign in 2025-26, with the Magpies currently 14th in the Premier League and eight points adrift of the European places. The Magpies come into Saturday's clash with Brighton having lost their last four league games, with a 1-0 loss at Arsenal following three consecutive 2-1 defeats.They last lost five in a row in January 2021, while only Wolves between May and August 2021 have ever had five successive one-goal defeats in the Premier League.Howe revealed that Newcastle's form, which has seen his own future at St. James' Park thrown into question, was discussed during the meeting, though he remained confident he would remain at the club next season. "I've never needed clarity in my head, in the sense that I'm here, I'm working, and I'm committed. A football club has to do what a football club has to do," Howe added. "The football club needs to see we are going in the right direction and there's a positive feeling and fighting on all fronts."You can talk as much as you want but the proof is in how the team performs. I'm under no illusions that needs to be positive."I don't need reinvigorating. I'm invigorated. My motivation levels are really high."I think you learn a lot from these moments we are in. I'm learning a lot currently. Difficult runs force you to really revaluate everything and improve."Sometimes in the most disappointing moments are the times when you improve the most.""I have to retain that confidence [that I'll be here next season]. It's doesn't serve anybody, not to have that long-term vision. But we need to win games."I feel there's unity within the football club. But in my position, I'm under no illusion, I have to get results – to keep that feeling and that trust."Newcastle United have endured an underwhelming campaign in 2025-26, but Eddie Howe says the owners remain committed to the cause.Eddie Howe insisted that Newcastle United's owners remain firmly behind the club despite some "challenging conversations" after a poor season in 2025-26. Howe's comments came after a review of the Magpies' campaign was held on Thursday with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), which owns Newcastle. The 48-year-old said constructive discussions were had with chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan, with the ambition of becoming one of the world's best teams still their target. It was a conversation that followed PIF's decision to stop funding LIV Golf, though senior figures confirmed that would not affect the running of Newcastle moving forward. Asked if he had been given any assurances about PIF's future financial support, Howe said: "No, and I didn't seek any either."But I'd say that what came through was the determination to succeed and to continue to grow the club in every aspect."The desire is unchanged, to try and get to the top of the Premier League, to try and win as many trophies consistently as possible that I don't think while PIF are, our owners, or part owners, majority owners, that will change. They are very ambitious for the football club."It's always constructive because they clearly care so much about the football club, the long-term planning that's clearly going on, on a number of levels."It's very exciting times ahead for the club, regardless of what happens short-term. The long-term vision is clearly there."Howe has twice guided the club to the Champions League while also ending Newcastle's 70-year wait for a major trophy following their EFL Cup success last season. But Newcastle have endured an underwhelming campaign in 2025-26, with the Magpies currently 14th in the Premier League and eight points adrift of the European places. The Magpies come into Saturday's clash with Brighton having lost their last four league games, with a 1-0 loss at Arsenal following three consecutive 2-1 defeats.They last lost five in a row in January 2021, while only Wolves between May and August 2021 have ever had five successive one-goal defeats in the Premier League.Howe revealed that Newcastle's form, which has seen his own future at St. James' Park thrown into question, was discussed during the meeting, though he remained confident he would remain at the club next season. "I've never needed clarity in my head, in the sense that I'm here, I'm working, and I'm committed. A football club has to do what a football club has to do," Howe added. "The football club needs to see we are going in the right direction and there's a positive feeling and fighting on all fronts."You can talk as much as you want but the proof is in how the team performs. I'm under no illusions that needs to be positive."I don't need reinvigorating. I'm invigorated. My motivation levels are really high."I think you learn a lot from these moments we are in. I'm learning a lot currently. Difficult runs force you to really revaluate everything and improve."Sometimes in the most disappointing moments are the times when you improve the most.""I have to retain that confidence [that I'll be here next season]. It's doesn't serve anybody, not to have that long-term vision. But we need to win games."I feel there's unity within the football club. But in my position, I'm under no illusion, I have to get results – to keep that feeling and that trust."