Eddie Howe is set to step down as Newcastle boss after almost five years in charge, the Press Association understands. The 48-year-old arrived on Tyneside in November 2021 and ended the club’s 70-year wait for domestic silverware with Carabao Cup glory in 2025. Last season was a disappointment for Newcastle as they limped to 12th place in the Premier League. Howe steered Newcastle to Carabao Cup success (John Walton/PA)It is understood that Howe’s departure from the club is amicable. During the 2022-23 season under Howe, Newcastle appeared in the Carabao Cup final – which they lost to Manchester United – and finished fourth in the Premier League.