Kieran Trippier believes his decision to join Newcastle has been vindicated as they look to maintain their challenge at the top of the Premier League.
Eyebrows were raised last January when the England defender swapped Atletico Madrid for a club in the thick of a relegation battle, but already it is looking to be a sound call.
The Magpies eased away from danger after Trippier arrived last term and have enjoyed a brilliant start to this season, which continued after the World Cup break with Boxing Day's 3-0 win at Leicester moving them up to second.