Newcastle United have moved up to third following a 4-1 victory against Southampton. Yes, you read that right. Eddie Howe's side really are above Spurs, Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool in the table.
If climbing into the top four was a statement a couple of weeks ago, after that superb win at Spurs, this latest result felt like another warning to the Premier League. Newcastle were nowhere near their best yet the visitors put the beleaguered Saints to the sword at St Mary's.
On an afternoon where Mohamed Elyounoussi and Che Adams spurned good opportunities for the hosts, Newcastle's ruthlessness in front of goal proved the difference as the Magpies scored four goals from four shots on target. Miguel Almiron got the ball rolling in the 35th minute with a fine individual goal and, for the second week running, Newcastle cut loose after the break. Substitute Chris Wood, who replaced the ill Callum Wilson at half-time, doubled the black-and-whites'' advantage in the 58th minute and, just four minutes later, Joe Willock added a third.
