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Newcastle United: Why Eddie Howe and fans might finally sense a turning point in season

As 'Hey Jude' belted out at a triumphant St James' Park following Newcastle's 3-1 win over Everton, Allan Saint-Maximin could not help but join in.

The Magpies winger held his arms aloft and sang the Beatles hit with fans as they all savoured a moment they had been waiting for since the club's takeover in October.

There have been many new beginnings following the £305m purchase by a Saudi Arabian-backed consortium but as the Frenchman soaked up the good will after a performance which Everton boss Frank Lampard called "unplayable", there was a sense this was different.