That was pretty special, wasn’t it?
A night under the lights at St James’ Park always has a very unique feel to it, but on Monday evening emotions ran wilder than anyone could even have imagined.
We’re in the era of hope at Newcastle United, after the death of one which had none - and this only feels like the beginning.
Last night the Magpies rounded off their home campaign with a brilliant 2-0 victory over Arsenal, which all-but ended the visitors’ hopes of finishing in the Champions League places.
An own goal from Ben White and a late strike by Bruno Guimaraes clinched all three points on Tyneside.
Eddie Howe made two changes from the side that lost 5-0 to Manchester City.
Callum Wilson made his first start since December after recovering from a calf injury to captain United, while Fabian Schar came in for captain Jamaal Lascelles.
Roared on by the extraordinary Wor Flags display, the Magpies’ first-half performance had everything but a goal.
To sum up Newcastle’s dominance in the opening 45 minutes, Arsenal completed just 83 passes, the second-lowest total recorded by the Gunners in the first half of a Premier League game since 2003-04.
Howe’s side did get the goal they deserved on 56 minutes when Joelinton’s cross was turned home for an own goal from Ben White with Wilson ready to tap home.
Then, with five minutes remaining, Guimaraes wrapped up the victory when the ball fell into the path of the Brazilian after Ramsdale intercepted a through ball into Wilson.
Here’s our editor Liam Kennedy’s Newcastle United player ratings...
We’re in the era of hope at Newcastle United, after the death of one which had none - and this only feels like the beginning.
5. Matt Targett - 7
If this is the end, and we do not know if it is, then this was a solid send off for the Aston Villa loan man. Delivery from set pieces and open play was top class, as was his covering and defensive work against a very tricky customer in Bukayo Saka
6. Bruno Guimaraes - 9
Tens are tough to get, but the Brazil international was as close as you can get to one last night. More touches than anyone on the park, his passing and probing was a joy to behold. Now, where can we find two or three more like him this summer?
7. Sean Longstaff - 8
Instrumental in creating the second goal and his midfield energy was one of the key reasons for United’s dominance in the centre of the park.
8. Joelinton - 8
For me, would have been close to man of the match for the manner in which he physically imposed himself on the game and the opposition. Brilliant assist for the first goal. What a player - and a bargain at £40m.