A social media post celebrating a famous 5-0 victory over Manchester United — 30 years old and counting — told you everything about the mood around Newcastle United right now. When nostalgia is your best content, something has gone wrong in the present.

Manager Matthias Jaissle's side head into Sunday's Premier League trip to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park (14:00 BST) with just two wins from seven top-flight games and a run of three defeats in four matches weighing on them. Last weekend's home loss to Aston Villa, which was met with boos at full time, included Newcastle managing just one attempt on target — a long-range effort from defender Sven Botman.

A summer of departures

Newcastle legend Alan Shearer saw this coming. Three months ago, he warned BBC Sport that supporters should brace for a difficult campaign after a summer in which the club lost some of its most influential players. Anthony Gordon departed for Barcelona in a deal worth more than £69m, Sandro Tonali joined Tottenham for up to £100m, and Bruno Guimaraes signed for Arsenal for £75m. Kieran Trippier, 36, also left, while Eddie Howe — who delivered the club's first major domestic trophy since 1955 — stepped down at the end of July.