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Alexander Isak scored a late winner to lead Newcastle to a 2-1 win over Tottenham at St James' Park and Magpies boss Eddie Howe believes it can be a catalyst for more success.
Newcastle had a difficult transfer window, failing to significantly improve the squad in key areas.
With the transfer window now closed, all the focus was on a crucial game against Tottenham at home, and Eddie Howe's men found the answer.
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As for the game itself, the hosts, backed by a boisterous home crowd, pushed forward in search of the opener and were rewarded when Lloyd Kelly set up Barnes for a brilliant goal.
The introduction of Sandro Tonali sparked a Newcastle resurgence, and Anthony Gordon's near-post effort was saved before Josh Murphy's run and cross set up Isak for the winner.
After the game Howe said: "I think it's always important to try to build momentum in your season and it's been a turbulent time for the club off the pitch throughout this last transfer window.
"But that's shut now, so hopefully we can just concentrate on the football and get the players playing as well as they can."
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