Chris Hughton’s men were promoted from the Championship at the first time of asking but were greeted back in the top-flight by a dominant Alex Ferguson side.
But what is each player to feature for the Magpies that night up to now? Scroll and click through the pages to find out:
1. Steve Harper
The club’s longest-serving player returned to Tyneside in November 2019 as a part of Steve Bruce’s backroom staff. As well as being a first-team coach, Harper also strives to forge closer links between the senior set up and academy. Photo: Bryn Lennon
2. James Perch
Since leaving United in 2013, Perchinho, who turns 35 next month, has represented Wigan Athletic, QPR and Scunthorpe United. Earlier this week, he signed a one-year deal with hometown club Mansfield Town. Photo: Alex Livesey
3. Fabricio Coloccini
Colo turned 38 at the beginning of the year but by the looks of it, has no plans to retire just yet.The Argentine is captaining hometown club San Lorenzo - and still has one year remaining on his current contract. Photo: Alex Livesey
4. Mike Williamson
Iron Mike is just across the river from St James’s Park as player-manager at National League North side Gateshead. He’s impressed during his first year in management after guiding The Heed to a play-off semi-final but could not overcome Boston United. Photo: GRAHAM STUART