Newcastle United are in fine form. While they returned from the international break in thrilling fashion by beating West Ham at St James’ Park, it was hardly the most convincing of defensive displays. They then drew with Everton in frustrating fashion before edging past Fulham in a performance so bad that Eddie Howe had to hold harsh words with his players. That all changed on Saturday, however. Newcastle were back at perhaps their best level when they thrashed Tottenham in the Premier League. Though Spurs did have some early chances, Howe’s side battered the Champions League-chasing outfit an…