Newcastle owners get glimpse into future, Bruno reveals signing he wants and emotional farewells

Newcastle United saved the best to last in their final home game of the campaign. It was supposed to be Arsenal playing for a place in the top four but, on Monday night's evidence, it was the Magpies who looked like the side fighting for a place at Europe's top table following a superb 2-0 victory at St James' Park.

Forget beating Arsenal - it had been nearly four years since Newcastle had even managed to score a goal against the Gunners. That's what made the manner of this victory so impressive - regardless of how poor the visitors were.

The relentless hosts simply did not let Arsenal settle and put in their best all-round performance yet under Eddie Howe as they were roared on by more 49,000 Geordies on another special night under the lights. As well as dominating possession, territory and the shot count, crucially, Newcastle made their dominance count in the second half.

Ben White put the ball through his own net in the 55th minute following Joelinton's cross from the left and, then, Bruno Guimaraes, who, of course, was once wanted by Arsenal, sealed all three points half an hour later after reacting first to a loose ball before calmly slotting home.

It was the least Newcastle deserved on a night that felt like a glimpse into the Magpies' future. Amanda Staveley, Mehrdad Ghodoussi and Jamie Reuben were all in attendance, alongside new director Majed Al Sorour, and the quartet have all the inspiration they need ahead of a busy summer window. If this is the reception now, can you imagine the scenes if Newcastle actually had an even stronger side that won something one day?

Just as Bruno et all hinted at what was to come, and a more front foot approach, supporters also got the chance to potentially say goodbye to some