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Les Ferdinand uses Allan Saint-Maximin example to illustrate Newcastle 'bounce' since January window

Les Ferdinand heaped praise on a 'completely different' Newcastle United after their recent upturn in form. The Magpies' nine game unbeaten streak ended against Chelsea at the weekend, but confidence remains high in the black and white camp.

The former Newcastle striker was part of the punditry panel for the fixture on Amazon Prime and believes there's a 'bounce' in the Magpies' step after the January arrivals. Eddie Howe brought in five new signings; Kieran Trippier, Chris Wood, Matt Targett, Dan Burn and Bruno Guimaraes last month, and the turn around has been remarkable.

Their recent unbeaten streak has lifted the Toon nine points clear of the relegation zone and a win against the Toffees would all but secure their Premier League status ahead of next season. In contrast, Frank Lampard's side have lost their last four games on thee bounce and are at serious risk of relegation.

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