The Magpies’ 2-0 defeat at Southampton on Friday was one of 10 top-flight matches to take place over an action-packed few days.
Scroll and click through the pages to see which teams, managers and players shone and struggled over the weekend:
1. L: Ademola Lookman
With West Ham leading 1-0, Lookman had the opportunity to level things up for Fulham from the penalty spot in the eighth minute of injury time. You know what happened… yep, his panenka spot-kick fell straight into the hands of Lukasz Fabianski. Photo: CATHERINE IVILL
2. W: Southampton
The Saints briefly topped the table after their 2-0 win over Newcastle on Friday and pundit Tony Cascarino has likened Ralph Hassenhuttl to Marcelo Bielsa in terms of how he has the ability to improve players. Photo: Stu Forster
3. L: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Gabby Agbonlahor hit out at Solskjaer after the Man Utd boss ranted about the club’s fixture schedule. “Just get on with it," he said. “You’ve got a big squad, that’s why you get to register 25 players for the Premier League season so use them.” Photo: CLIVE BRUNSKILL
4. W: Eberechi Eze
Aside from VAR, Eze stole the show in Crystal Palace’s 4-1 win against Leeds with a first goal and assist for his new club following his £20m move from QPR. It’s just the start, insists the 22-year-old. Photo: NAOMI BAKER