Eddie Howe says that Joelinton's player of the year performances are one of the big reasons why Newcastle United pulled away from trouble in the Premier League long before this weekend's Survival Sunday shootout.
The Toon boss has also confessed that the £40million price tag was a big factor in Joelinton's early struggles at the club but he observed his willingness to improve on his first day at the club. Since then Joelinton has dropped back to midfield and has shone in a different role.
Howe reckons that Joelinton's form drove Newcastle to safety, he said: "There is a link there. Joe has just given everything, and not just on match days, he's given everything in training and behind the scenes.
