Newcastle United's travel plans for their Premier League clash against Southampton could be affected by Storm Eowyn, manager Eddie Howe admitted on Friday.

NEWCASTLE UNITED look set for a hectic 700-mile round day trip to Southampton after their travel plans were hit by Storm Eowyn. The Magpies head to the South Coast for the 3pm Premier League clash

Newcastle are due to travel to the south coast to face Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday, but their travel plans are now in doubt.

Newcastle United's travel plans have been hit with uncertainty due to Storm Eowyn. The Magpies' chartered flight was due to fly to Southampton this afternoon after training but that journey is now shrouded in doubt.

Manager Eddie Howe has revealed that Storm Eowyn leaves Newcastle United facing the prospect of a late arrival for Saturday’s match at Saints.

Newcastle Airport is among the travel operators to have been disrupted by the weather, with a series of arrivals and departures cancelled. Eddie Howe’s side are due to fly to Southampton today for their Premier League clash at St Mary’s tomorrow.

Eddie Howe has been talking about the weather. With Storm Eowyn hitting the UK, the Newcastle United boss asked about how it might potentially impact on preparations for Saturday’s match and indeed the travelling to Southampton.