Are Newcastle United on course for THIRD? The stats of the Magpies' majestic turnaround under Eddie Howe

Callum Wilson of Newcastle United celebrates scoring their side's second goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest at St. James Park on August 06, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
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Newcastle United were taken over by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia almost a year ago now – and what a year it's been. 

The Magpies were languishing bottom of the tree when the new owners came in, favourites to be relegated before Eddie Howe was appointed just a game into their tenure. The former Bournemouth boss has galvanised the Toon: big signings have helped, of course, but they look like a completely different side. 

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Newcastle 2021/22: Post-Howe
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Newcastle's February 1 2022 to the end of last season
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Mark White
Content Editor

Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.