Thousands of passionate Newcastle fans have flocked to Milan to witness their club’s glorious return to European competition after nearly a two-decade hiatus. The Magpies’ last foray into Europe’s premier club competition was way back in the early 2000s, and their 2012/13 Europa League campaign, which featured memorable wins over Club Brugge, Bordeaux, and the financially robust Anzhi Makhachkala, ended in a heart-breaking quarter-final defeat to Benfica.

However, Newcastle’s return to the big stage has not been without its share of quirky incidents. Notably, two separate matches were momentarily disrupted by daring streakers who were ardent Newcastle supporters. UEFA responded sternly, imposing hefty fines on the club for “failing to control their supporters.”

These nostalgic moments, including 21-year-old Steven Arkle’s pitch escapade during a qualifying round tie against Atromitos and 35-year-old John Parkinson’s sprint against Bordeaux, have cemented the fervor of Newcastle fans. While the streakers faced legal consequences, their bold actions added a touch of unbridled passion to the footballing spectacle.

This “group of death” may seem intimidating, but for Newcastle supporters, it’s an exhilarating return to the European spotlight, and they wouldn’t have it any other way.

Newcastle United performance and stats

Newcastle United is currently 12th in the Premier League with 6 points.

In the last 5 games, it has won twice and lost 3 times. In its last match, Newcastle United won 1-0 against Brentford.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 8 goals and conceding 7.​

Newcastle United will play the next match in Premier League against Sheffield United on Sunday 24th of September in Sheffield. The prediction is Newcastle United winning the match.​

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