Unbeaten in all five matches at St James’ Park
Newcastle couldn’t buy a home win since beating Crystal Palace in late October, enduring five defeats, three draws and four goals in eight excruciatingly winless matches until Manchester United were beaten at St James’ Park in February.
Benitez has instigated a miraculous turnaround on Tyneside, improving the mood in the crowd and instilling a confidence in his players that has replaced the visible nervousness that previously hindered those out on the pitch.
Three straight clean sheets have yielded three consecutive home wins that have catapulted United to the edge of Premier League safety in the last six weeks.
