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.
17. Fulham (4th) - Shahid Khan
Rumoured net worth: £7.4billion Photo: IAN KINGTON
18. Chelsea (3rd) - Todd Boehly, Clearlake Capital, Mark Walter, Hansjoerg Wys
Rumoured net worth: £10.9billion Photo: Catherine Ivill
19. Manchester City (2nd) - Sheikh Mansour
Rumoured net worth: £23.2billion Photo: Francois Nel
20. Newcastle United (1st) - Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia
Rumoured net worth” £320billion Photo: PAUL ELLIS