Newcastle United eased to victory in their first match of the pre-season campaign.
The Magpies took on neighbours Gateshead in a behind closed doors friendly and came out 5-1 winners ahead of their trip to Austria.
Goals from Matt Ritchie, Joelinton, Miguel Almiron (2) and Sean Longstaff guaranteed a positive start to pre-season.
Eddie Howe opted for a completely new side for the second half to ensure everybody was given at least 45 minutes, while supporters will have to wait a while longer to see Sven Botman feature.
Newcastle will travel to Austria next week to take on 1860 Munich and Mainz, before they face Benfica in Portugal, then return home for clashes with Atalanta and Athletic Bilbao.
Here are today’s rumours...
5. Man City starlet set to triple his wages
Manchester City's Phil Foden is reportedly set to sign a new contract that will see him triple his wages to £200,000 a week. Rodri is also said to be signing a new deal which will also see him earn a hefty pay rise. (Daily Mail) | Getty Images
6. Seagulls offer improved contract to Man City target
Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly making Marc Cucurella an improved contract offer to keep him at the club amid interest from Manchester City. If the defender does leave then it is believed they will demand £45m for his services. (Daily Mail) | Getty Images
7. Toon weighing up bid for Whites ace
Newcastle United are reportedly considering a move for Leeds United winger Jack Harrison as a cheaper alternative to Bayer Leverkusen's Moussa Diaby. The Whites were said to be considering whether to sell the 25-year-old earlier this window. (Daily Mail) | Getty Images
8. Gunners' €50m bid rejected for Serie A ace
Arsenal have reportedly had a €50 million bid turned down for Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. It is thought the Italian club will demand around €70m to lure him away from Rome. (Calciomercato) | Getty Images