

This is where Newcastle United sit in the Premier League table - based ONLY on Eddie Howe's games in charge
In November, the 44-year-old became the new Saudi Arabian-led ownership’s first managerial appointment following the sacking of Steve Bruce.
Now 11 games and a January transfer window into the 44-year-old’s reign, hope and optimism is growing that Howe can guide the Magpies to top-flight survival.
A 1-0 win at Leeds United, followed up by Tuesday’s 3-1 victory over Everton at St James’ Park saw United exit the relegation zone for the first time since early October.
Newcastle sit 17th in the table, one point above third bottom Norwich City – but where would United sit based on Howe’s results alone?
Here’s how the Premier League would look if the season started from Howe’s arrival on Tyneside:
A 1-0 win at Leeds United, followed up by Tuesday’s 3-1 victory over Everton at St James’ Park saw United exit the relegation zone for the first time since early October.

5. Tottenham Hotspur - 20 points
P10 W6 D2 L2 GF19 GA11 GD+8 Photo: Alex Davidson

6. Wolverhampton Wanderers - 18 points
P10 W5 D3 L2 GF8 GA4 GD+4 Photo: Catherine Ivill

7. Aston Villa - 17 points
P11 W5 D2 L4 GF17 GD15 GD+2 Photo: Jan Kruger

8. West Ham United - 17 points
P13 W5 D2 L6 GF19 GA18 GD+1 Photo: DANIEL LEAL