Newcastle kept a vital clean sheet as they claimed a vital victory over Leeds at Elland Road.
Jonjo Shelvey got the winner but a valiant defensive display against a home side who never stop running and probing laid the foundation.
After the game, former Newcastle defender Warren Barton tweeted out some praise of centre-half Fabian Schar for his performance.
Plenty has been written about Newcastle’s search for a new cental defender this month but Schar stepped up to the plate at Leeds.
As per WhoScored, he made a whopping 9 clearances, as well as two interceptions and two blocks to keep Leeds at bay.
Kieran Trippier also took to social media after the game, posting a message to the club’s fans on Instagram about the victory.
Recent results have tested the confidence of Newcastle’s fans and players but today’s performance and win was the perfect response.
It should give the season a shot in the arm and brings Newcastle back within striking distance of Norwich who are only a point and place out in front.
The trick now is to carry it on after a period of warm weather training to implement Eddie Howe’s ideas further and integrate any new signings who come in.
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