Eddie Howe's Manager of the Year snub branded 'shocking' as Newcastle fans fume

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has been left off the shortlist for the Premier League's Manager of the Year award - and fans in the Chronicle Live's comments section are defiant over the decision.

The club need just four points from the last three games to secure European football for next season, during a campaign that has seen the team battle an injury crisis. Ouside of the league, Howe also contested two domestic cup quarter-finals, and delivered a famous win against French heavyweights PSG in their Champions League group stage effort.

It wasn't enough to secure Howe a spot on the Manager of the Year list, which includes obvious frontrunners Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta. Unai Emery claims a place, with his high-flying Aston Villa looking to keep a hold on their Champions League spot, and Bournemouth's newcomer Andoni Iraola rounds out the shortlist with his team currently 10th in the league.

Commenter AnneMumford isn't pleased at Eddie Howe being overlooked: "Shocking decision not to include Eddie Howe on shortlist. All this nonsense about needing more young English Managers, and our superb Manager has been overlooked. The PL agreed that our takeover was ok, but it does sometimes feel that we are punished for it. Anyway, I know how good a manager Eddie is x."

User Hallelujah John Tudor says: “Would be brilliant if Newcastle pipped the media darlings Tottenham for fifth place. Eddie has done a fantastic job considering all the ridiculous injuries. I’m sure that will be looked at during the summer.”

Jetx writes: “It’s easy to be the best manager when you’ve had the most money and best worldwide talent to choose from for many years. The criteria needs to be seriously looked at.”

Gatesheadjim is bored of seeing the same names again too: “Old pals act again, time for Eddie to show them over next couple of seasons. HWTL.”

3rdlion says:“Plenty of time for Howe. We are just getting started.” Idontknowanymore agrees: “People of the north east know who the best manager is so that’s all that matters!”

A Premier League statement read: "Five of the Premier League's best managers of 2023/24 have been nominated for the Barclays Manager of the Season award, and you can help to decide who wins."

"You, the fans, have until 12:00 BST on Monday 13 May to choose your favourite from Mikel Arteta, Unai Emery, Pep Guardiola, Andoni Iraola and Jurgen Klopp."

"The votes from the public will be combined with those of a panel of football experts to decide the winner, who will be announced on Tuesday 21 May."

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