In the run up to Sunday's highly-anticipated late fixture, only the most optimistic of Newcastle United supporters believed the Magpies would serve it up to Premier League juggernauts Manchester City and walk away with all three points. Little did we all know that would very nearly come to fruition on Tyneside as the afternoon went on.
The general consensus across the land was that City, with their plethora of superstars, world-class manager and sublime style of football, would rock up at St James' Park, do the business and continue on their quest to regain English football's biggest prize.
But under Eddie Howe there are no dead games, as the head coach likes to remind us all regularly. Whether it's a training game, a pre-season friendly or the visit of the champions, Newcastle United aim to win - or at least make life as difficult as possible for their opposition.
