'Just disrespectful to the fans!': Newcastle fans react to Rafa Benitez's team selection against Arsenal

Rafa Benitez has named his Newcastle United side to take on Arsenal - and supporters have been quick to react.
Isaac Hayden has been handed a shock Newcastle United recallIsaac Hayden has been handed a shock Newcastle United recall
Isaac Hayden has been handed a shock Newcastle United recall

The Magpies are still searching for a first win of the season, and Rafa Benitez has made four changes from the side that lost out to Manchester City as he searches for three points.

Ki Sung-Yeung, Kenedy, Ciaran Clark and Salomon Rondon are all sacrificed, with Matt Ritchie, Isaac Hayden, Jacob Murphy and Joselu handed starts.

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READ: Full team news from St James's Park - with some big changesIt's a selection which has split opinion among Newcastle United fans, who have been quick to share their views on the selection.

Here's how supporters reacted on social media:

@dude1979 said: "Usual plan to sit tight then bring on rondon shelvey n kennedy late to try n rescue something when we r only 1 behind it is then!"

MORE: New signing reveals what ex-Newcastle man told him"Is it just me that thinks that’s actually a solid team. With Joselu scoring against big teams. He can do it. Hayden must’ve been doing something good. Properly still protecting shelvey after his injury. ALL AROUND. GOOD TEAM," tweeted @LeeWalkerr

@JSirigu added: "Just disrespectful to the fans paying to watch"

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"Complain about Joselu but he’s actually been in form, give the lad credit where it’s due! However, Shelvey over Hayden for me!," posted @CallumGeere

READ: Full team news from St James's Park - with some big changes@twinpistols said: "You'd think we were a mid table championship side"

"Terrible selection. I really think Rafa is doing it to prove a point. Not great for the club or fans though," added @SDvstheworld

@jackrodgers_97 wasn't too disappointed, tweeting; "Honestly a solid team just really iffy about Hayden starting if Shelvey playing this would be a great line up."

"Cue people complaining about Joselu who scored against Spurs and Chelsea already this season and Rondon has just returned from Venezuela," added @MichaelMidd90