Eddie Howe described Newcastle’s loss to Bristol City as “difficult” in his final post-match interview before his exit as manager. In a pre-season friendly on Wednesday (29 July), Newcastle were thrashed 4-1 by Championship side Bristol City. In a post-match interview, Howe said that the game had been a “really good test for us”. “We probably didn't do enough with it in terms of creativity and chances,” he admitted. Newcastle are yet to officially comment on his departure, just weeks before the start of the new Premier League season, but his exit has been described as amicable.

Eddie Howe has reportedly decided to leave Newcastle United with the St James' Park club facing a transitional season.

The 48-year-old, who led Newcastle to their first trophy in 70 years with the 2025 Carabao Cup, has made the decision himself.

The Newcastle manager guided the club to their first domestic trophy in 70 years when they won the Carabao Cup