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Eddie Howe could end Newcastle's 74-year wait for a domestic trophy when they take on Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has been branded a 'gatekeeper' manager by Simon Jordan, who believes he could be sacked despite his team's success.

Simon Jordan has predicted that Newcastle boss Eddie Howe will not be at the club long-term just days before they face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley

Outspoken talkSPORT pundit Simon Jordan knows Eddie Howe, has enjoyed a lengthy interview with the Newcastle United boss and seen the rapid success at St James' Park in recent years. Yet he still holds doubts over whether the current St James' Park chief will be around long into the future.

Howe was at the helm when Newcatle reached the Carabao Cup final back in 2023, when they were beaten 2-0 by Erik ten Hag's Manchester United. Last year, Liverpool won the trophy after Virgil van Dijk's extra-time goal sealed a 1-0 win over Chelsea. It turned out to be Jurgen Klopp's last trophy as Reds boss.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe 'won't be' the man that the club's owners will see take them to Premier League and the Champions League, according to Simon Jordan - who believes that the Magpies may already have lined up a replacement for the Englishman, even if they do win Sunday's League Cup final against Liverpool.

Newcastle United's big day is almost upon us as the Magpies travel to Wembley Stadium for the Carabao Cup final. After tasting defeat against Manchester United two years ago, it is the turn of another north west giant to attempt to prolong the club's trophy hoodoo.

Last season, the former Crystal Palace owner called Howe a “gatekeeper” at St James' Park. Jordan argued that Howe would simply lay the groundwork at Newcastle for another manager to win silverware. The Magpies could dispel that claim on Sunday by beating Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.