There were two huge moments in Newcastle United's 2022-23 season. While qualfiying for the Champions League in May takes some beating, the Carabao Cup final in February was their chance to actually lift a trophy.
Of course, Manchester United spoilt the party on the day, but it only whetted the appetite for future success. Those Trafalgar Square scenes need to become commonplace, but this season showed the Magpies are on the right track.
A minor wobble in the league needed addressing as spring dawned but, as usual, Eddie Howe's side responded.