For all the positivity of Newcastle's season, the truth is it could have been even better had they managed to win the Carabao Cup final at Wembley. But the excitement and sheer drama of how they booked their place in the final once again shows how monumental it will be when they finally do lift silverware.
The second part of our review of the 2022-23 season season Eddie Howe's side signing off for the World Cup break in style, then picking up where they left off before new year.
January was quieter in terms of Premier League success but with the Carabao Cup quarter-final and a two-legged semi-final, there was no shortage of celebrations.
