The Premier League's only English managers go head to head on Monday night when Newcastle United take on West Ham at the London Stadium. But for Eddie Howe and Graham Potter, the similarities run much deeper than just nationality.

In an era of big-name international appointments, both have carved a reputation for exciting, progressive football, and gained success at so-called 'unfashionable' clubs. Howe, of course, took Bournemouth from the brink of relegation from League Two all the way to the top flight, where they remain.

Potter caught the eye with Swansea City before elevating Brighton to new heights - and is now embarking on a new challenge with West Ham. Where the similarites end is that when handed a huge opportunity at a big club, Howe flourished in the high pressure environment of St James' Park, whereas Potter's spell at Chelsea lasted barely six months.

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He may have been the unlucky victim of Chelsea co-owner's Todd Boehly's demands for seemingly instant success, but like Howe following his exit from Bournemouth, Potter opted not to rush back into work. He took a break from the game after he was sacked by Chelsea in April 2023. He had plenty of offers to return but decided to hold off until accepting the approach from West Ham to replace Julen Lopetegui in January.

Now, as he prepares to take on Howe, Potter has outlined when he believes the Newcastle boss deserves huge credit for making his mark again in the top flight second time around.

"I have a huge respect for him for what he has done, at Bournemouth, how many years he has had in the Premier League, the type of teams he has produced and what he has achieved," Potter said.

"He had a bit of time off after Bournemouth to refresh and to regenerate, and I think he has come back in a stronger way. The job he has done at Newcastle speaks for itself, from where they were to where they are now.

"When Eddie left Bournemouth, he probably recognised he needed a break, needed a rest and a recharge. Maybe from the outside, he is sort of not written off, but you are not quite seen in the same regard, so then you have to prove yourself again. The reality of it is you are still a really, really good coach throughout - but things change and circumstances happen.

"He is someone for everybody to look up to, certainly from an English perspective and from a longevity perspective, of how he has worked at the highest level for such a long time, and the way that his teams play, how organised they are and how he goes about his work."

Newcastle head to West Ham without the suspended Anthony Gordon and injured Lewis Hall and Sven Botman, but hope to have Alexander Isak, Kieran Trippier and Tino Livramento available after injury scares.