Actually, with the current performance of Newcastle, in my opinion, Eddie Howe should feel threatened because in fact they are currently experiencing problems and crises in performance.
Newcastle have spent quite a lot to make their readiness in a good position and are considered one of the dangerous clubs in the last 2 seasons so it is certain that when the conditions are not in accordance with the desired expectations, the coach must be ready to bear all the decisions because it is certainly the coach who will be targeted because he is considered unable to advance the club.
Howe can get out of this trap if he is able to improve Newcstle's performance but if in the end he cannot do that then he must be prepared to leave.
I can't really say anything all of a sudden that things change because the performance of Aston villa is the same has that of Newcastle united last season, even in Champions league that they started well they end up getting eliminated, I will not blame the the management if any decision is taken against Eddie Howe because they gave him time to do somethings but he is not doing anything, in this season Premier league they are the second to the last in the table to lose away matches which I believe is very bad to sit and watch him, management have to act fast because they are still in the middle of the season, even though they can make it to the Champions league zone at least they should make it to Europa, their presents position is not encouraging at all.