On Sunday, scenes at the St. James' Park endeared football fans across the country, as Matthew Longstaff scored on his Premier League debut to give Newcastle United a 1-0 victory over Manchester United.
Is European qualification a blessing or a curse for the smaller teams? Can they cope with the extra workload? Is the chance to take an away trip to Azerbaijan a fitting reward for domestic success?
"Ole's at the wheel man... Man United are back." These were words exuberantly uttered by United legend Rio Ferdinand live on TV following the English clubs Champions League victory over Paris Saint-Germain.