Newcastle United can put relegation fear to bed and why Joelinton needs an apology

Newcastle United are on a terrific run _ unbeaten this year in the Premier League, 10 points out of the last 12, and confidence soaring.

Which is why I want them to strike while the iron is hot by winning their next two matches! A tall ask? Why?

Brentford are on a desperate run and must really be worried about Newcastle even though they are at home. Then it's Brighton up here and the Seagulls had their wings well and truly clipped by Burnley 3-0.

The six points on top of what we already have would put the fear of relegation to bed.

I want that to happen way before the end of the season because United finish with Liverpool at home, Manchester City away, Arsenal home and Burnley away.

I know things often get sorted before the actual run-in but Liverpool and Man City can be scrapping it out for the title, Arsenal to consolidate a top four finish, and Burnley and us still locked in a relegation scrap.

Heaven forbid because it would really be dog eats dog though I've a feeling that both clubs will be safe before the last day.

Brentford and Leeds are the two sides on a slippery slope and Newcastle can emphasise that come Saturday afternoon.

What I loved about the Magpies at West Ham was that for just about the first time this season they had more possession than the opposition. This despite playing away against a top six side.

It speaks volumes for Eddie Howe and the massive change he has made since his arrival. United used to be chasing, chasing, chasing the opposition and the game whether at home or away.

Here they dominated for long periods and played some great stuff. The midfield both individually and collectively did ever so well.

I must offer an apology right here and now to Joelinton. In my desire to get Bruno