Eddie Howe pinpoints reason Newcastle United's season now on upward trajectory

Eddie Howe feels that teamwork and togetherness are the key reasons why Newcastle United are enjoying some well earned breathing space in the Premier League after recovering from a tough start to the season.

The Magpies may now only need another four or five victories from the remaining 15 matches to seal their place in the Premier League next season.

But after stringing together three successive wins they will be confident of more.

When asked why Newcastle have turned things around for the better, Howe said: "We've worked incredibly hard.

"In the last three games, I don't think there's been any secret to how we've won the games.

"I don't think they've been fluent footballing performances where we've played from back to front and all the things that we potentially want to do in the future but it's been very disciplined, hard-working, a lot of energy, a lot of team-work, team spirit, the togetherness that have made the difference for us.

"So big compliments for everyone for that because that's sometimes the hardest thing to deliver consistently.

"For the last three games, we've certainly had that."