Newcastle United hit the 30-point mark on March 10 last season but will resume Premier League action later this month sitting on the same total after just 15 matches.
With just one loss to their name the remarkable facts of the matter are, if Eddie Howe's team can replicate anything close to their start to the season in the next 15 games, they won't just be in the hunt for the Champions League, they'll probably be in the title race with eight matches left.
All of that sounds great in theory and probably easy when you put it like that but the key part now for Howe and his team is to ensure the same spirit, work-rate and endeavor stays in place for part two of what has been an unprecedented campaign. Remember, the Magpies have only lost one match and still have table-toppers Arsenal to play twice before the season is out.
