The 2013-14 campaign for Newcastle United was a turbulent season of two distinct halves, ultimately resulting in a 10th-place finish in the Premier League. The Magpies surged into a European challenge before Christmas, highlighted by their first win at Old Trafford since 1972, but a dramatic mid-season slump and the crucial January transfer of Yohan Cabaye to PSG led to 14 defeats in their final 20 games. Leading the charge throughout the season was the influential loan forward Loïc Rémy, whose 14 league goals proved vital, making him the team's top scorer in a memorable year defined by on-field highs and significant off-field drama.