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...
13. Most tackles
Isaac Hayden tops the list with 49. Photo: Charlie Crowhurst
14. Most fouls
Joelinton and Miguel Almiron are tied for most fouls given away (24). Fabian Schar is next on 23. Photo: Richard Heathcote
15. Most dispossessed
Joelinton has been dispossessed in the Premier League more than anyone else. His 51 times dwarfs Allan Saint-Maximin's 30 (2nd most). Photo: Alex Livesey
16. Own goals
Just the one own goal for United this season. The unlucky man? Paul Dummett. Photo: Stu Forster