Joel Matip named Premier League Player of the Month for February

Eddie Howe has been named the manager of the month for February.

Matip played in all four games for the Reds in the month, all of which they won.

Matip marshalled a defence that kept three clean sheets and only allowed one goal in four encounters.

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The central defender caught the eye at the other end of the pitch after scoring a memorable goal in the 6-0 demolition of Leeds at Anfield on February 23, as well as those impressive displays at the back.

Howe rewarded after Newcastle pick up 10 points from 12

Eddie Howe won the February Manager of the Month award after leading his team to three wins and a draw.

Howe, who took over as the new boss of the Magpies in November, oversaw home wins againstEverton and Villa, as well as away wins against Brentford and West Ham.

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When Howe took over, his side were in danger of dropping out of the top flight but they have since gone on a nine-game winning run.

Before the former Bournemouth manager arrived, the Magpies had failed to record a league victory, but they now sit 14th in the table, 10 points clear of the danger zone.