Former Liverpool ace Jamie Carragher has explained why he plumped for Eddie Howe as his manager of the season, following Newcastle United securing Champions League qualification.
The Magpies ended the season in fourth place in the Premier League, exceeding their own expectations and securing a place in Europe's top competition for next season, ahead of the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham.
Howe inherited a struggling squad when he took in 2021, but with some astute work in the transfer market while getting the best of his existing players, Newcastle have surprised many with a stunning campaign, ending their two-decade wait to dine at European football's top table.