Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe was happy to let his Toon stars enjoy Saturday night and the feeling of eight games unbeaten. But that unscathed streak of results will now be put to the test on the road as United prepare for four consecutive away trips at Southampton, Chelsea, Everton and Spurs.
With some games more daunting than others, Newcastle will do well to emerge unbeaten by the end of a 23 day spell. Howe reflected last night: “We’ve got a really difficult run of games – we’ve got four away games, which I think for any team in the Premier League is very difficult, and also they are four difficult opponents, so today was very important.
“It’s lifted us in terms of, obviously, the points, but we haven’t achieved anything. I saw the players in the dressing room afterwards and it’s a good sign. They’re pleased, but they’re not over the top in how they are feeling. They know we are still in the midst of a very important spell.”
