Newcastle United supporters reaffirmed the power that St James' Park can have in terms of helping their side clinch three points with fantastic backing from the terraces. From the moment the teams entered the tunnel and Wor Flags' unfurled two surfer flags - one on the Gallowgate and the other on the Leazes - United's players were handed a huge boost as they set out to beat Manchester United.
Near enough every corner and throw-in was cheered as the Geordie faithful sensed the possibility of a famous win against a rival team in the race for a top 4 finish. One Manchester United in the ground remarked that no visiting side would want to 'play here' and that the atmosphere was 'intimidating' for Man United - at times, Erik ten Hag's men certainly looked rattled.
Indeed, Man United legend Gary Neville noted just how good it was: "It’s the first time I’ve been up here for quite a while and that’s the best atmosphere I’ve seen in my days working for Sky and that’s 11 years."
