Schar’s block had a greater impact as Longstaff who replaced the injured Joelinton before the break also contributed to a team performance that has given Howe hope for the future. Leeds squad in a past match, via Getty Images But to hang on for a precious success sparked delight at the final whistle among the players and Howe, as Trippier and the manager led the applause in front of their travelling fans. But a porous defence has hampered their efforts to move up the table and frustrations in the transfer market this week led to a feeling among some fans that relegation looked increasingly likely. Greater hope came by after they entered the transfer window as Kieran Trippier and Chris Wood joined the club. After the club’s October takeover by new Saudi owners, it was hoped a poor start could be eliminated once Howe was appointed as the new manager. His methods have started bearing fruit with the significance of Shelvey’s goal and the three points for Newcastle cannot be underestimated in the context of what has been a difficult season for the visitors. Following the win from Norwich over Watford, Howe’s side failed to leave the bottom three, but such a victory provides a much-needed boost ahead of a two-week break where the team will travel to Saudi Arabia for a training trip. It came as proof and a turning point as Newcastle resiliently held on, despite dropping 21 points from winning positions already this season. Leeds had in the first place wasted a great opportunity through Jack Harrison, whose goal-bound shot was well blocked by Fabian Schar, and they paid for the absence of injured striker Patrick Bamford. Shelvey stepped up and fired past Meslier, who perhaps should have done better, given the ball went in on his side of the goal. Substitute Javier Manquillo score came in the 75th-minute from a brilliant run but was brought down on the edge of the box.
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