Newcastle United finished the year with a 0-0 draw against Leeds United but there were still plenty of positives as 2022 finished in soaking wet conditions.
On a day in which Dan Burn, Sean Longstaff, Chris Wood and Joelinton all had chances to win it, this game felt like the law of averages ensured a stalemate and after 32 Premier League goals so far, the luck dried up a bit in front of goal. Yet nobody should be too disappointed as United go into 2023 challenging for a Champions League spot and still in both cups.
As Eddie Howe thanked supporters in the rain for one final time in 2022 there is plenty to look forward to next year. Here's your latest batch of notes.