One month after breaking out of the relegation zone in the Premier League for the first time this season, Newcastle United could move 10 points above the danger zone if they beat Southampton on Thursday.
The uprising was achieved under the leadership of coach Eddie Howe, to the extent that he achieved the results of the competition of adults in the last 8 rounds, and during that period only Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City surpassed him in the number of points.
Newcastle, who had not achieved any victory until December, did not lose in the last 8 matches, but won 5 times, drew 3 matches and conceded only 5 goals.
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But how did this amazing development happen?
While Newcastle received a boost with the Saudi Public Investment Fund's takeover of the club in October, the reason for the development is not really limited to January deals.
Newcastle included England right-back Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid, then Brighton & Hove Albion's Dan Byrne, Burnley's Chris Wood, midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, as well as left-back Matt Targett on loan.
Trippier, who is currently struggling with an injury, helped start the revolt, while Byrne and Guimaraes are regulars in the Newcastle squad.
Wood did not score a goal, but coach Howe praised the New Zealand striker.
"I think he's been doing really well since he came in," Howe said on Wednesday. "He does a lot of things and it doesn't have to be noticed by everyone, but he's made a great impact on the team."
"It gives us the ability to get the balls back in many situations," he added.
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Of course, Newcastle got a boost because of the new deals, but Howe also deserves credit for his success in developing Newcastle's performance rather than tearing everything down and starting from scratch, which is not easy.
It is now clear that Newcastle is stronger, playing more fiercely and with close lines when the ball is lost, and pressing ahead on the opponents.
Swiss defense center Fabian Char got the opportunity to leave a mark with the team, and now has the freedom to progress, with a defensive force in the middle of the field through Guimaraes, so that the team succeeded in building attacks from behind instead of relying on the long pass of the French winger, Alain Saint-Maximin, in the hope That provides a charming glimpse.
Howe also relied on Joe Willock to play more freely in the middle of the field, and the former Arsenal player is showing much better, and although Wood did not score, he gives Newcastle strength in the air with the attacking third, while also possessing the ability to possess the ball under pressure.
Above all, Howe, the future England coach, has established an identity for the team's style, creating a sense of pride in a performance that was so lacking before his arrival.
"I think with the string of results, I was reluctant to change the technique, because the team lacked rhythm for a long time, so when you take over you try to improve the technique, not hinder it. But that doesn't mean I don't trust the players available, that's the key to everything," Howe said. ".
He added, "I am confident that they can all play an important role in the future, but I have to deal with what is available and the present time."