Steve Howey believes six points will be enough for Newcastle to survive
Thursday 28 April 2016 14:35, UK
Steve Howey is backing Newcastle to get six points from their next two games and thinks the belief brought by Rafa Benitez will keep them up.
Benitez's side face Crystal Palace on Saturday before travelling to Villa Park the following weekend and then hosting Tottenham on the final day.
Howey has seen enough from his former side in recent games to believe that they have turned the corner and he is convinced their "renewed belief" can see them escape the relegation dogfight.
He told Sky Sports Now: "In the first couple of games, I didn't see much improvement under Rafa Benitez but in the last few games, you can see the effect he has had on them.
"I think one of the biggest changes has been the mindset. If you look at the last three results - a great comeback at Liverpool, the draw with Manchester City and the win over Swansea - the key word is belief, both in themselves as individuals and as a team.
"They'll beat Palace, who will have one eye on the cup final and because Newcastle have that momentum. They will go on to beat Aston Villa the following weekend as well. Then they finish the season against Tottenham and they might lose that one.
"Norwich will go and Sam Allardyce of course has never been relegated, but I think Newcastle can turn it round, I really do."
