Eddie Howe has emerged from a meeting with Newcastle’s Saudi Arabian owners confident he retains their support but also acutely aware that such backing is finite, with the manager admitting “a lot is riding” on Saturday’s visit of Brighton. Howe will aim to end a run of five straight defeats against Fabian Hürzeler’s side at St James’ Park and is under no illusion of the significance of the task ahead. “We need a win,” admitted Newcastle’s manager. “There’s a lot riding on this weekend for us. You can talk as much as you want but the proof is in how the team performs. I’m under no illusion that needs to be positive.” Howe spent a large part of Thursday locked in discussions with Newcastle’s chair, Yasir al-Rumayyan, who headed a 25-strong delegation from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) during an annual club review at Matfen Hall Hotel in Northumberland. “It was constructive,” said Howe, who made a presentation to the owners before facing some forensic questioning.…