And if the first forays of action this week prove anything, it’s that the form book pre-COVID has well and truly gone out the window.
But with NINE games to go, who have been Newcastle’s best and worst in the Premier League? Here’s everything from goals, shots, tackles and more...
5. Most yellow cards
Joelinton has picked up six yellows in the Premier League. Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS
6. Red cards
Three Newcastle players have seen red this season the last of which was Valentino Lazaro. Sean Longstaff and Isaac Hayden also have one red apiece. Photo: Alex Morton
7. Most passes
Known for his flying saves, Martin Dubravka is also United's pass master, completing 748. Photo: Ian MacNicol
8. Most touches
Federico Fernandez is top of the pile with 1159. Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY