Since becoming head coach in November 2021, Howe has exceeded expectations by quickly taking the club from relegation candidates to European contenders. United’s form in 2022 was incredible, with only Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal collecting more points.
Although there have been far more draws than wins since the turn of the year - plus the distraction of a first final in 24 years - the Magpies sit fifth in the top-flight table, having lost just twice during the 2022-23 league season - both against Liverpool.
To show just how big of an impact Howe has had since arriving on Tyneside, NewcastleWorld takes a look at how the Premier League would shape up if it started on the day the 45-year-old was appointed - to now.
1. Watford (23rd) - 13 points
P27 W3 D4 L20 GF18 GD-36
2. Norwich City (22nd) - 17 points
P27 W4 D5 L18 GD-40
3. AFC Bournemouth (21st) - 21 points
P24 W5 D6 L13 GD-26
4. Nottingham Forest (20th) - 25 points
P24 W6 D7 L11 GD-24