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EPL Manager of the Year: Every top-flight coach ranked

The 2025-26 Premier League season is over, with top-flight players around England making their plans for the summer, whether they involve holidays or, for the lucky few, a chance to put on a show at the World Cup. Even those internationals will get the chance to switch off at some stage, but for their managers, the work never stops, with plans likely already being drawn up for the transfer window and next season.

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Win trophies or entertain? Mourinho conundrum facing Newcastle

Jose Mourinho rumours refuse to go away at Newcastle, as questions are asked of Eddie Howe’s future, and Chris Waddle has told GOAL why any club considering a move for the ‘Special One’ must mull over the “win trophies or entertain” conundrum. Mourinho boasts several major honours on his glittering CV, but the ex-Chelsea and Real Madrid boss has faced accusations of being “boring” at times.

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Newcastle crisis: Howe under fire, wantaway stars & Saudi doubts

Newcastle's season has unravelled; with five Premier League games remaining and in the thick of a dire run of form, the Magpies find themselves closer to the bottom three than they are to the Champions League places, and their hopes of securing any form of European football are fading fast. To make matters worse, their struggles are unfolding against the backdrop of significant upheaval behind the scenes as pressure mounts on head coach Eddie Howe.

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‘No words’ - Newcastle warned off huge gamble on Mourinho

Newcastle have been warned off taking a huge gamble on Jose Mourinho, with Michael Owen explaining to GOAL why Eddie Howe sack talk at St James’ Park has left him baffled. The Magpies are, in the midst of a disappointing 2025-26 campaign, reported to be considering a change in their dugout. Former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham boss Mourinho has seen a Premier League return speculated on.

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Tonali & Gordon given ‘in or out’ transfer ultimatum by Howe

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has issued a stark ultimatum to Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon, making it clear that the duo must decide if they are "in or out" amid links with Manchester United and Liverpool. The Magpies suffered a demoralising 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday, a result that has raised more doubts about the futures of their top stars.

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Avoid Mourinho! Newcastle warned off ‘Special One’

Newcastle United legend Chris Waddle has issued a stern warning to the club’s hierarchy regarding the potential appointment of Jose Mourinho or Xavi Hernandez. With Eddie Howe’s future under increasing scrutiny, Waddle believes neither the "Special One" nor the Barcelona icon would be the right fit for the Tyneside faithful.

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'Pathetic, weak, lazy' - Shearer slams Newcastle after derby loss

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has unleashed a scathing critique of the Magpies following their demoralising 2-1 defeat to arch-rivals Sunderland. The Premier League's all-time record goalscorer did not hold back after witnessing a second-half collapse that saw Eddie Howe's side surrender a 1-0 lead at St James' Park as the Black Cats celebrated another win over their bitter rivals.