Newcastle United have been in good form of late. While Eddie Howe’s side have not been particularly convincing, Newcastle have picked up two wins from three in the Premier League following the international break. In fact, the win against Fulham started so badly that Howe even had to hold harsh words with his players at Craven Cottage. Indeed, while the win over West Ham late last month was thrilling in so many ways, it was not exactly a vintage defensive performance. Clearly, what matters most in the race for Europa League qualification is the results at this stage of the season. Still, the i…