Q&A: A look at Newcastle’s transformation on and off the pitch

Here, we take a look at the transformation on Tyneside.

Eddie Howe’s Newcastle signalled a major step in their development against Manchester City (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Newcastle’s emergence from the doldrums of the Mike Ashley era reached a watershed moment when they took on Manchester City at their own game on Sunday.

The hope which accompanied Amanda Staveley’s takeover in October last year has grown steadily since but reached new heights after a thrilling 3-3 Premier League draw which rekindled memories of Kevin Keegan’s ‘Entertainers’.