Football Manager 2019: 10 Challenging Teams You Must Consider Managing

8. Newcastle United

After Newcastle came 10th last year (unexpectedly), it was partly expected that they might kick on this season, but that hasn't proved to be the case. With limited investment in the summer and an over-bearing owner, the job has been called a poisoned chalice. But there is a real challenge here, particularly with Mike Ashley promising he'll leave once the club wins something.

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Luckily for you, if you decide to tackle Newcastle, you'll have something Rafa Benitez doesn't: money. Their transfer budget is actually one of the better ones of the teams in the Premier League not expected to qualify for Europe. There are also some gems in the squad, even if rebuilding is needed.