Eddie Howe has been given the green light to stay on as Newcastle United head coach following a pivotal meeting with the club's Saudi owners this week. A delegation from the Public Investment Fund (PIF) flew in for a season review and sat down with Howe on Thursday, putting an end to speculation about his future.

The 48-year-old has faced mounting pressure after a tough campaign that has seen Newcastle slip to 13th in the Premier League table, with 16 losses so far. Saturday's 3-1 win over Brighton offered a much-needed boost, snapping a four-match losing streak in the league and ending a six-game winless run across all competitions.

Despite the rough patch, Howe will remain at the helm for the 2025/26 season, according to The Athletic. The former Bournemouth boss is "keen" to continue in his role and "retains support from the club's ownership and hierarchy." Sources describe the talks as having "gone well," though there's a shared understanding from all sides that this season "has not been good enough and cannot be repeated."

For Newcastle fans, this decision signals a vote of confidence in Howe's long-term vision, even as the team looks to bounce back from a disappointing run. With the summer transfer window ahead, the focus now shifts to rebuilding and ensuring next season brings the consistency expected from a club with such ambitious ownership.