Steve Bruce’s reign at St James’s Park kicked-off with a disappointing reverse against the Gunners, with pundits quick to offer their take on the game, Newcastle’s summer signings and the ongoing uncertainty over the club’s ownership.
Scroll down and click through the pages and see who said what about the Premier League opener:
5. Here's Luke Brown of the Independent's take on Newcastle's record signing
“He didn’t have too much to work with this afternoon but it will be intriguing to see what sort of strike partnership he forges with Andy Carroll – a striker who shares many of his characteristics.” Photo: Stu Forster
6. Some mitigation from Louise Taylor of the Guardian...
“In mitigation Bruce’s players arguably had the better of things until injury concerns necessitated the withdrawal of first Shelvey and then Sean Longstaff from central midfield and they, fatally, lost shape. That reshuffle also cut the supply lines to Joelinton, Bruce’s marquee £40m Brazilian attacking signing from Hoffenheim, whose debut proved as quiet as a young Arsenal XI’s opening half.” Photo: David Price