Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim (centre) applauds the fans after the Premier League match at St James’ Park.
November 20, 2021 was a sliding-doors moment for two Uniteds. Newcastle would soon be bounding merrily along the platform. Their Manchester namesakes got themselves jammed in the door. They’re still stuck there.
History repeated itself for Eddie Howe yesterday. On that November day, the new boss had to watch his very first match as Newcastle manager from afar as assistant Jason Tindall took charge.