They are queueing up to challenge Newcastle United and their new found elite status. Two of the self-styled Super Six, Chelsea and Spurs, have reacted to missing out on Europe's millions by appointing new managers charged with restoring their dignity and standing.
The Pensioners, praying for sustainable success after wild chaos, will go into a new season under the direction of Mauricio Pochettino while Spurs have boldly settled on Celtic's treble-winning Ange Postecoglou. Two bosses who love to play on the front foot and will therefore, hope their employers, quickly win over disgruntled fans just as Eddie Howe did on Tyneside.
Throw in Unai Emery, the Spaniard who turned his gaze away from Newcastle and their new ambitious owners only to rock up at Aston Villa and pilot them from oblivion to the European Conference League and the challenge to Howe's soaring reputation is obvious.
