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

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