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27 iconic Newcastle United photos as Amanda Staveley & Co celebrates two-year takeover anniversary

Today marks exactly two years since Newcastle United were taken over by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, PCP Partners and RB Sports & Media.

Can you believe it? Two years already since Newcastle United were taken over. How time flies when you’re having fun, eh?

It’s certainly been a remarkable journey for the Magpies under the ownership of PIF, PCP Partners and RB Sports & Media with Eddie Howe’s side reaching heights the club hasn’t reached for years.

And to think, it all started during a Premier League relegation battle. Fast forward to now and Newcastle are back in the Champions League after 20 years - and fresh from beating French champions Paris Saint-Germain.

Here’s 27 iconic photos that tell the story of United’s journey under the new owners. And best of all, there’s still more to come: