Newcastle United have begun their campaign in mixed fashion in the Premier League and it could be time for a change on Tyneside.

Whilst the Magpies have improved in recent weeks, a failure to see games out has punished Eddie Howe, especially at home with last-gasp defeats to title-chasing duo Arsenal and Liverpool.

Stoppage-time winners for away sides have been a recurring theme at St. James’ Park this season, including Gabriel’s last-minute header for Arsenal against Newcastle recently.

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Naturally, their defence takes the flak for conceding, but Newcastle’s failure to create chances and profit before the end of the game has been a problem for Howe.

And one star who could provide that opportunity is Harvey Barnes, who has largely struggled for starts since his move.

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Barnes joined Newcastle two years ago from Leicester City for £38million, though with Anthony Gordon landing at the club six months prior, the two have been battling it out for minutes.

Gordon burst onto the scene at St. James’ Park in that time, which made Barnes’ life difficult to start with.

To add to his dismay, a foot injury not long after...