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...
9. Most shots
Miguel Almiron has had 43 shots for United this season, one ahead of Joelinton's 42. Next is ASM on 31. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
10. Hit woodwork
Allan Saint-Maximin and Jonjo Shelvey have both hit the woodwork twice in the Premier League this season. Photo: Jordan Mansfield
11. Big chances missed
Miguel Almiron has missed eight big chances in 2019/20 so far. Joelinton is next on eight then surprisingly Dwight Gayle on five. Photo: Charlie Crowhurst
12. Most offsides
Miguel Almiron (20) is not far off the top of the Premier League pile for offsides, beaten only by Burnley's Chris Wood and Bournemouth's Callum Wilson. Photo: Ian MacNicol