When the dust settles this weekend, Newcastle United's point against a team that has been in Champions League contention all season will be deemed a decent one for Eddie Howe's side.
And the frustration of not making it four Premier League wins in a row is merely a sign of just how far the Magpies have progressed in a short period of time under Howe.
Only a defensive lapse from a free-kick in the first proved to be the only real fault on an encouraging afternoon for United and they are now six games unbeaten in the Premier League.
