(Reuters) - Newcastle United's return to form has instilled belief in the squad as they head into the business end of the season, manager Eddie Howe said on Friday, with a Champions League return on the cards for the first time in 20 years.
After a five-match winless run in the league which saw Newcastle drop out of the top four, they have roared back into contention with five wins in a row.
Newcastle are third in the Premier League standings with 56 points from 29 games, three clear of fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur who have played a game more. Newcastle visit Aston Villa on Saturday. "I think the Wolves win was a big, big moment for us, it got us back to winning ways. We've backed that up with three really tough games over the last week. That was a big test for us mentally and physically, we came through it.
Howe praised Villa boss Unai Emery, who has led the club's revival, with the Spaniard pulling them out of a relegation battle since his appointment.
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