It was a gutsy win, a timely reminder that this current group of players will have a huge say on Newcastle United's fate this season, but the Magpies still need help.
Although Newcastle, remarkably, are only a point off safety following Saturday's 1-0 victory at Leeds, Eddie Howe's side will require quality reinforcements to get the job done. That is what makes these next seven days so important before the window closes on January 31.
Howe has already identified targets, sifted through a list of names and analysed the data provided by the club's recruitment team, who are acutely aware of the need to sign technical players who fit the Newcastle boss' ideal style of play.
