The season feels alive again for Newcastle United. While the mood was low following Wednesday’s rather dismal defeat to Crystal Palace, Newcastle’s big win over Sheffield United on Saturday has renewed hope of a top-six finish. Eddie Howe’s side are just a point off a wildly inconsistent Manchester United team in pursuit of Europa League qualification and still have to go to Old Trafford next month. Having already beaten the Red Devils twice this season, confidence should be high. Clearly, Newcastle weren’t at their best for much of the opening period against the Blades but performances aren’t…