Newcastle United just about got over the line against Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday. While it wasn’t pretty, Eddie Howe’s side rallied after a controversial red card shown to Fabian Schar in the opening stages following an altercation with Ben Brereton Diaz. Joelinton’s strike on the stroke of half-time at St James’ Park proved the difference as Newcastle started the new Premier League season with a victory, thanks in no small part to some resolute defending. The Saints had 77.7% of possession on Tyneside, as well as five shots on target compared to Newcastle’s one. Had Howe’s …