Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle and is set to be replaced by Matthias Jaissle

Not that Howe gave any indication of the events about to unfold when he spoke to reporters following Wednesday night’s 4-1 preseason friendly defeat at Bristol City.

Matthias Jaissle is in pole position to replace Eddie Howe as Newcastle manager – just three weeks out from the new Premier League season.

In January 2023, the 48-year-old former Bournemouth manager guided Newcastle to Carabao Cup triumph, their first major silverware since 1955.

The 48-year-old joined the Magpies in 2021 and won the League Cup final in March 2025