If the Premier League is split into mini-leagues throughout, then Newcastle United have quickly risen from the bottom to the top of theirs.
On Saturday 20 November 2021, a short 12 days after Eddie Howe was appointed to replace Steve Bruce as manager, a 3-3 draw with Brentford – coupled with Norwich beating Southampton at the same time – saw the Magpies sink to the foot of the table, winless after a dozen games.
