Eddie Howe has credited experienced leaders Kieran Trippier and Dan Burn for helping to turn Newcastle United into a more 'streetwise' outfit.
Only Southampton threw away more points from winning positions than Newcastle (24) in the Premier League last season. However, Newcastle have made huge strides in game management in recent months, particularly since conceding a controversial 98th-minute winner against Liverpool last August.
That 2-1 defeat at Anfield remains Newcastle's one and only loss in all competitions this season and the Magpies have since managed to see out wins against Spurs and Chelsea, and claim a hard-fought point at Arsenal. The Gunners were the latest side to be frustrated by Newcastle on the road after the visitors disrupted the league leaders' rhythm in a goalless draw at the Emirates on Tuesday night.
