Allan Saint-Maximin compared to another, exciting ex-Newcastle United winger

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: Allan Saint-Maximin of Newcastle United celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Newcastle United at St Mary's Stadium on March 07, 2020 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images) | Getty Images

After a match-winning performance, Allan Saint-Maximin is being compared to another, very exciting Newcastle United winger of years gone-by.

Here’s how Twitter reacted to the 1-0 win at Southampton...

Andy_Ebs4 – “Dwight Gayle should have had a hat trick today, but if that was Joelinton, Twitter would be in meltdown.”

@steviebe – “Massive, massive win. Let’s stay up and then Mike can sell up.”

@LiamSkeldon – “Amazing what a decent week for #nufc does for my mood...”

@andaz08 – “ASM abit like Ben Arfa but with the work ethic.”

@ToonTalk6 – “As much as I’d love to see Joelinton and Gayle putting chances away, I love seeing Miggy and Maximin scoring more. Flare players should be scoring and they are.”

@AttackingCB – “Gayle missed some great chances today but his movement was excellent - Joelinton doesn't get those chances (not a dig at him). Keep getting in there, the goals will come.”

Allan Saint-Maximin compared to another, exciting ex-Newcastle United winger – fans react to Southampton win