Eddie Howe insists he will not shy away from difficult team selection calls following Newcastle United's win over Everton.
Elsewhere, Martin Dubravka reportedly turned down a loan approach from Manchester United as part of a potential January deal for Dean Henderson.
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Howe's warning
Eddie Howe has warned his victorious Newcastle United players that he will not be afraid to drop them if they don't build on the spirited win against Everton.
Newcastle moved out of the relegation zone for the first time since October following a 3-1 victory against the Toffees at St James' Park on Tuesday night.
Howe's decision to keep faith with the side who beat Leeds in Newcastle's previous game certainly paid off after the Magpies' head coach resisted starting new signings Bruno Guimaraes and Dan Burn.
Although debutant Matt Targett came in for the injured Paul Dummett, that was the only change Howe made from the 1-0 win at Elland Road 17 days previously and, even then, it was enforced.
However, given the increased competition in the squad, those survivors from the Ashley era knew they needed to perform against Everton following the arrival of Kieran Trippier, Chris Wood, Guimaraes, Targett and Burn last month.
Dubravka transfer claim
Martin Dubravka turned down a deadline day move to Manchester United, according to the latest reports.
The Manchester Evening News claims the Newcastle goalkeeper rejected a loan move to Old Trafford, with Dean Henderson set to move in the opposite direction.
The report claims the Magpies were keen on bringing the Red Devils shot stopper to St. James' Park on a deal until the end of the season.
Lampard's verdict
Frank Lampard has paid tribute to 'very effective' Newcastle United and the 'unplayable' Allan Saint-Maximin following Everton's 3-1 defeat against the Magpies.
Although the result left Everton just one point above Newcastle in 16th place, Lampard showed his class after the game by complimenting the black-and-whites' display.
Trippier on half-time message
Kieran Trippier has revealed Newcastle United were confident they had the beating of Everton at half-time of their vital victory.
It was an even first-half at St James' Park, with Jamaal Lascelles' own goal quickly cancelled out when a header from the United captain was deflected into the net by Mason Holgate.
The teams went into the break level, but Trippier insists the Magpies were confident they had the better of their opponents if they took their performance to 'another level'.
Trippier 'leader' claim
The full back put in an all-action display and capped it with a brilliant goal from a free-kick to make the game safe at 3-1.
Speaking on BT Sports after the game ex- Newcastle player, Rob Lee praise Trippier for his attitude since joining the club:
"He’s a leader. He’s a leader not only on the pitch, but off it as well. It’s the way he plays, I thought he was sensational and I think he has been outstanding in every game since he joined," said Lee.
"He has great energy, gets up and down the pitch, defends well. He is the ultimate full-back and has made a huge impact since moving to Newcastle."
Fraser on 'monster' team-mate
Ryan Fraser claims playing alongside Kieran Trippier is like lining up alongside a 'monster' after the Magpies recent win over Everton.
The arrival of the England international on Tyneside sent out a statement to the rest of the Premier League, and after a four game unbeaten run the transfer looks more impressive with each passing game.
The £12million fee paid to Atletico now looks like an absolute bargain, not just after the right-back's recent performances but the steely mentality he's instilled in the Magpies dressing room.
Gerrard on Targett deal
Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard has told of the conversations that paved the way Matt Targett's move to Newcastle United.
The left-back put in an assured performance on his Newcastle United debut in the 3-1 win over Everton, a hopeful sign of things to come.
Speaking to Birmingham Live, Gerrard claims he held talks with Targett about staying and fighting for his place at Villa Park, prior to Lucas Digne's arrival.
Haycock's goodbye
Physiotherapist James Haycock has wished Newcastle United 'all the best going forward' after leaving for Crystal Palace following just seven months at the club.
Haycock started his career at Newcastle's academy in 2001 and returned to the Magpies as a first-team physio last August after spells at Spurs, Arsenal, Huddersfield Town and Hartlepool United.
Eagle-eyed supporters may have recognised Haycock, who is also the Wales senior men's team physio, as the figure who ran on the field to treat a Newcastle player when he went down injured during a game.
Shearer's praise
Alan Shearer shared every Newcastle fan's relief at full time after a 'huge win' against relegation rivals Everton.
The Magpies came from behind to secure a 3-1 win over Frank Lampard's side, bringing the Toffees crashing back down to earth.
The result moves Eddie Howe's side to within a point of their Merseyside opponents, and out of the relegation zone for the first time since October.
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