Yes, that's right. At least the turning point for Newcastle's improved performance was when they managed to beat Sheffield with a huge score of 8-0. And they also managed to beat Man City.
And actually, in this match against Burnley, Newcastle really should be able to win the match better. Because after this match, Newcastle will face a very tough opponent in the Champions League, namely against PSG. So it is important for the Newcastle squad to maintain their confidence by beating Burnley.
Eddie Howe is important for the Magpies, he's the reason behind the sudden change of the team to top level, they now compete with elite teams, Newcastle eliminates Manchester City from the Carabao Cup to show us how fierce they're in competition. Newcastle doesn't hold back when facing average clubs, always portraying their very best, Eddie Howe always ensured his team humiliates them inother to frighten away other mediocre teams when they clash. Newcastle next game is against Burnley, I would give all credits to the Magpies to win the game because they are home and have solid advantages over these reluctant teams.
I don't even think howe was the main reason for the change. Money is the major factor why newcastle was able performing better compared before this club acquired by PIF. I remind you that if newcastle was able buying even almost 10 players in one transfer season caused by the money talk much these days. Howe has become the initiator from the transfer of those players. Newcastle could go to the UCL again after this club has been absent for a long time. I would prefer for newcastle to get a coach that can build a world class team.
The current team is good but it's not yet stronger in competing with some major club like bayern or even real madrid. Newcastle needs to build the club even better than before.
I hope that newcastle can hire someone who has good experience in building the world class club. I can imagine if mourinho will be coaching newcstle.