Rio Ferdinand has praised Eddie Howe for 'getting a tune' out of Newcastle United players he believes were destined for the 'scrap heap'. The Magpies earned a hard-fought home victory over Chelsea in their final outing before the World Cup break to reclaim third place in the Premier League.
Howe's side have lost just once all season, and a near-perfect run of form in October has catapulted them into contention for a Champions League spot. Newcastle have achieved statement victories over the Blues and away at Tottenham, while also booking their place in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
Miguel Almiron is the latest player to find the next level in a black-and-white shirt, with the Paraguay international named the Premier League's Player of the Month for October. The winger follows in the footsteps of the likes of Joelinton following his reinvention as a midfielder, and Fabian Schar who has emerged from the cold to be a constant at the heart of one of the top-flight's best defences.
