Handed his first Premier League appearance, young North Shields lad Matty Longstaff grabbed the bull by the horns and netted a cracker to seal a memorable win over Manchester United.
Here’s 21 of the best images from that day...
5. Passion
Allan Saint-Maximin of Newcastle United motivates the crowd during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester United at St. James Park. | Getty Images Photo: Jan Kruger
6. Resplendent St James's
The biggest crowd of the season at St James's Park were given a rare treat. | Getty Images Photo: PAUL ELLIS
7. Fabian Schar - as cool as ever
Scott McTominay of Manchester United clashes with Andy Carroll but Fabian Schar remains cool as a cucumber. | Getty Images Photo: Ash Donelon
8. Schar to the rescue
Marcus Rashford looked set to put Manchester United in front only for Fabian Schar to get a vital touch to deny the frontman. | Getty Images Photo: Matthew Peters
