Eddie Howe is an elite manager and I can prove it
Source: The Mag
Published 7 hours ago
A lot of debate at the minute but Newcastle United’s Eddie Howe is an elite manager and I can prove it.
Over the past decade, dozens of managers have come and gone in the Premier League.
Below, I have highlighted the so-called “big six,” whose financial power makes fair comparison difficult.
Even though Howe’s win percentage exceeds managers at Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, and Manchester United, I have also noted some managers who have had seasons in the championship—and a clear picture emerges.
Among roughly 70 managers in that group, Howe’s win percentage stands at the very top.
This is elite level over-performance.
That’s why the idea that replacing him would automatically lead to improvement doesn’t just feel risky—it feels illogical.
Win percentage of managers
| Manager | Club | Win % | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maurizio Sarri | Chelsea | 61.90 | Top 6 club more financial resources |
| Jürgen Klopp | Liverpool | 60.90 | Top 6 club more financial resources |
| Thomas Tuchel | Chelsea | 60.00 | Top 6 club more financial resources |
| Enzo Maresca | Chelsea | 59.78 | Top 6 club more financial resources |
| José Mourinho | Manchester United | 58.33 | Top 6 club more financial resources |
| Xisco Muñoz | ...
