Speaking on Match of the Day after the game, Magpies legend Alan Shearer gave a brutally honest take on wider context of the performance, and said: “I hate what my club is or has become.
“It’s been a long time now. It’s a hollow and empty football club. There’s no hope or ambition and I’m pretty sick of it to be honest. It’s copy, paste, repeat every season.
“They give players that have been at the football club new contracts because they can’t sell them on. Then they have the excuse that they can’t bring other players into the football club because those players are paid a salary.
“It’s cheaper to keep them on the books than buy another player. The fans deserve better. Every manager has the same problems. As I said, it’s copy, paste, repeat every season.”
Meanwhile, Newcastle goalkeeper Freddie Woodman, who made two goalkeeping errors to aid Cristiano Ronaldo's debut brace of goals, took to social media after the game, and said: “Tough day at the office. Never been one to avoid responsibility, hold my hands up, wasn’t good enough. Life of a goalkeeper. Important now to learn and react in the right way.”
The Magpies will look to bounce back on Friday night, when they host fellow strugglers Leeds United at St James' Park.
Take a look at the latest news round-up from the Premier League, as the build-up to the weekend's action continues:
“They give players that have been at the football club new contracts because they can’t sell them on. Then they have the excuse that they can’t bring other players into the football club because those players are paid a salary.
5. Barca keeping tabs on Tielemans
Leicester City's £22m star Youri Tielemans has emerged as a transfer target for Barcelona, according to reports. The Belgium international, who scored the winning goal for his side in the FA Cup final against Chelsea back in May, is also thought to be of interest to Liverpool. (Mundo Deportivo) Photo: Justin Setterfield
6. Hammers target in contract deadlock
West Brom boss Valerien Ismael has revealed the club are no closer to tying down goalkeeper Sam Johnstone to a new deal, revealing it will "take time". The 28-year-old was followed keenly by West Ham, who saw a £6m bid rejected, over the summer. (Express & Star) Photo: Lewis Storey
7. Leeds target up for grabs in January
Leeds United and Spurs target Nahitan Nandez could yet leave the club this season, with the £26m-rated midfielder tipped to be sold in January as Cagliari look to "cash in" on the in-demand Uruguayan. He's been capped on 44 occasions for his country. (Sport Witness) Photo: Enrico Locci
8. Costa tipped for permanent exit
Leeds United's £15m man Helder Costa has played his last game for the club, according to pundit Gabby Agbonlahor. The ex-Wolves ace is currently on loan with Valencia, who has an option to buy, and Agbonlahor claimed Leeds' signing of Dan James means Costa won't return. (Football Insider) Photo: Naomi Baker