Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Leicester City - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - December 14, 2024 Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe applauds their fans after the match Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough/ File Photo
(Reuters) - Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe said his side's winning run was built on defensive improvement after they claimed a fourth straight Premier League victory with a 2-0 win at Manchester United on Monday.
Newcastle have conceded just once in their last five games in all competitions, with four successive clean sheets in the league helping them climb to fifth.
