There are reasons to be positive about Newcastle United’s run-in. Indeed, while Eddie Howe’s side remain hugely inconsistent and very lax defensively, Newcastle may have key players back for the final few games of the campaign. Still hunting qualification for the Europa League, that feels hugely important. There is hope Nick Pope will be back before the end of the campaign. The same can be said of Joelinton, too. Tino Livramento and Kieran Trippier may return even sooner, albeit Newcastle’s luck on the injury front this season should temper excitement somewhat. It would be very fitting for at …
