Callum Wilson steals the show for Newcastle United on debut – Miles Starforth's player ratings
And Newcastle United are off to a flyer with debutants Callum Wilson and Jeff Hendrick ensuring all three points came back from the London Stadium with Steve Bruce & Co.
Who shone, who stood out and who didn’t? Our Newcastle United writer Miles Starforth picks through the performance and dishes out the marks.
And it’s fair to say Wilson steals the show on his first performance in black and white in East London.
1. Karl Darlow - 6
Ended his 951-day wait for a Premier League appearance – and kept a clean sheet. Photo: Ian MacNicol
2. Javier Manquillo - 7
Steady performance, delivered the cross which led to Wilson’s goal. Photo: -
3. Jamaal Lascelles - 6
Not yet back to his commanding best following a lengthy lay-off. Photo: MICHAEL REGAN
4. Federico Fernandez - 7
Put in a typically-robust performance alongside Lascelles. Photo: Michael Regan