Simon Jordan says Eddie Howe is a 'far better manager' than he envisaged, after Newcastle United laid down a marker in the race for the top four with a 5-1 win over West Ham on Wednesday.
Newcastle strengthened their grip hold on the Champions League places with an emphatic victory, and now boast a three-point lead over fifth-place Tottenham.
The Magpies have also played a game fewer than Spurs, and sit above Manchester United, who they beat 2-0 last weekend, due to their far superior goal difference.
