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It remains one of the pivotal moments of Eddie Howe's Newcastle United reign.

When Ciaran Clark was sent off in a crucial bottom of the table clash against Norwich City at St James' Park, Howe, just weeks into his tenure at the club, made a tactical shake-up that proved to be one of the most crucial sliding doors moments in the club's recent history.

Howe moved Joelinton from up front, where he had infamously struggled for goals, back into midfield as Newcastle battled to earn a vital point with 10 men.

The Brazilian's transition into midfield was seamless and seemed to give him a new lease of life. His physical qualities in the middle of the pitch proved to be a phenomenon and he quickly picked up the tactical understanding needed for the role.

Since then, he has gone from strength and was one of the key driving forces in a team that not only escaped relegation that season but finished in the top four and qualified for the Champions...

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