Jamie Carragher has hailed Eddie Howe's 'fantastic coaching job' at Newcastle United and believes the 'collective' rather than transfer spend has been the key to their recent success. The Magpies moved into the top four with a sensational away win at Tottenham on Sunday.
Goals from Miguel Almiron and Callum Wilson sealed a 2-1 victory for the visitors, who have still lost just once all season. Howe has so far refused to be drawn on expectations for this term, but the impressive start has led many to question whether Newcastle can upset the 'Big Six'.
The Magpies' cumulative spend in excess of £200 million has led some commentators and pundits to assume the club's rapid rise is simply down to money. However, Carragher's analysis on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football pointed to the team's strengths over the influence of any marquee arrivals.
