Harri Burton looks at the rise of Newcastle United

Whether you’re a fan of their Saudi Arabian takeover or not, Newcastle United’s resurgence has been a joy to watch over the past few months.
From shot-stopper of the season so far, Nick Pope, all the way up to Miguel Almiron firing on all cylinders at the top end of the pitch, Eddie Howe has created one of the most compact, exciting, dangerous units in the Premier League.
When the takeover of the Magpies was officially confirmed on October 7, 2021, bringing an end to Mike Ashley’s turbulent 14-year ownership, the Toon were sat just one pl...