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.
9. Liverpool (12th) - John W Henry
Rumoured net worth: £2.35billion Photo: Andrew Powell
10. Leicester City (11th) - Srivaddhanaprabha family
Rumoured net worth: £3billion Photo: Julian Finney
11. Crystal Palace (10th) - Steve Parish, Joshua Harris and David S. Blitzer
Rumoured net worth: £3.36billion Photo: Julian Finney
12. Manchester United (9th) - The Glazers
Rumoured net worth: £3.6billion Photo: Laurence Griffiths