Newcastle United are edging closer and closer to Champions League football following a 20 year hiatus from Europe's elite competition. The Toon have an eight point gap to their top-four rivals heading into this weekend and know a win over struggling Southampton would make that dream look more of a reality.
Had you asked a black and white supporter of their hopes in pre-season, a top-half finish with a cup run would have been on most people's agenda. Eddie Howe and his side have delivered that and more.
The Magpies set the tone early in the season with an unbeaten start, with defeat to Liverpool acting as a catalyst for an incredible run of form. For all the plaudits and accolades this season, one that's going somewhat under the radar is Newcastle's Premier League record playing on a Sunday.
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