Eddie Howe has performed miracles since succeeding Steve Bruce last year, and while outsiders point towards the £210million spent in the last two transfer windows, those around the club know United’s revival is down to more than just money.
Newcastle’s win in North London, plus encouraging displays against Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United already this season, has proven Howe’s men can compete with the so-called big boys, not just off the pitch but on it.
Here, NewcastleWorld takes a look at Newcastle owners’ estimated wealth - and how it compares to their top-flight rivals.
Here, NewcastleWorld takes a look at Newcastle owners’ estimated wealth - and how it compares to their top-flight rivals.
5. Brighton and Hove Albion (16th) - Tony Bloom
Rumoured net worth: £765million Photo: Clive Rose
6. Southampton (15th) - Dragan Solak
Rumoured net worth: £1.02billion Photo: Mike Hewitt
7. West Ham United (14th) - David Sullivan and David Gold
Rumoured net worth: £1.62billion Photo: Mark Robinson
8. Everton (13th) - Farhad Moshiri
Rumoured net worth: £2billion Photo: PAUL ELLIS