Howe shortlisted for Premier League Manager of the Month prize

The Magpies boss led his side to three wins and a draw in February, lifting themselves out of the bottom three in the process with ten points from a possible 12.

United beat Everton and Aston Villa at St. James' Park before earning a draw at Champions League-chasing West Ham, and rounded off the month with a 2-0 victory at Brentford last weekend.

Also nominated are Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp, Mikel Arteta of Arsenal and Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhüttl. A public vote will be combined with those of a panel of football experts to decide the winner.

Voting is now open here and closes at 12 noon on Monday, 7th March. The winner will be announced on Friday, 11th March.