The new Premier League season is now just hours away and the excitement is starting to reach fever pitch at Newcastle United.
Eddie Howe’s side built up some serious momentum during a largely positive second half of last season as they burst away from the relegation zone to secure a mid-table finish.
That momentum has been maintained by the impressive additions of England goalkeeper Nick Pope, former loan star Matt Targett and Lille’s highly-rated Dutch defender Sven Botman.
The newly-arrived trio are all in contention to feature in Saturday’s Premier League opener as newly-promoted Nottingham Forest visit St James Park.
The visitors will also have a arrive on Tyneside looking to secure a shock win that would extend a dismal opening day record for the Magpies.
NewcastleWorld takes a look at how United’s recent record on matchday one compares to the 19 Premier League clubs they will face over the season.
1. Manchester City - 27 points
The current Premier League champions have won nine of their last ten opening day fixtures. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
2. Liverpool - 25 points
The Reds have lost just one of their last ten opening day fixtures and have scored 26 goals in the process. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
3. Manchester United - 24 points
The Red Devils have endured some tough seasons in recent years - but they have an impressive opening day record with eight wins and two defeats in their last ten season openers. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
4. Chelsea - 20 points
Chelsea will visit an Everton side managed by Blues legend Frank Lampard looking to extend a record of just two defeats in their last ten opening day fixtures. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images