Mohamed Diame claimed that 'little things can make the difference' when discussing his improved form for Newcastle United in recent weeks.

Diame struggled for consistency in the early months of the 2017-18 campaign, with the midfielder often left out of Newcastle's starting XI by head coach Rafael Benitez.

The 30-year-old has been impressive for the Magpies since the turn of the year, however, playing the full 90 minutes in five of the club's last six Premier League matches.

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Diame netted his second Premier League goal of the season in the 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace earlier this month, before putting in a fine performance in the 1-0 victory over Manchester United on February 11.

The midfielder, who is valued at £4.5m by transfermarkt.co.uk, has said that the 'little things' have made a huge difference in his upturn in form.

Diame told Newcastle's official website:

"Little things - but little things can make the difference, like checking what I eat and working harder at training.

"I always listen to the manager, what he is asking me, but there are some details that you have to look after yourself."

Newcastle have only lost once in the Premier League since the turn of the year, with that form moving them into 13th position in the table.

That said, Benitez's side, who will travel to Bournemouth this weekend, are only two points clear of the relegation zone in England's top flight.