'We have a striker!' - Delighted Newcastle United fans hail Callum Wilson and Allan Saint-Maximin display in 3-1 Burnley win

A Callum Wilson brace and stunning Allan Saint-Maximin solo strike sealed a comfortable 3-1 win for Newcastle United over Burnley at St James’s Park.
Allan Saint-Maximin of Newcastle United is challenged by Phil Bardsley of Burnley.Allan Saint-Maximin of Newcastle United is challenged by Phil Bardsley of Burnley.
Allan Saint-Maximin of Newcastle United is challenged by Phil Bardsley of Burnley.

Here’s the best of the social media reaction to the convincing win.

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Dan tweeted: “Since the Burnley goal we have played a higher tempo and looked good. Why can’t we play on the front door from the start? We have very good attacking players that need to be unleashed.”

Harry tweeted: “Is this Joelinton’s best game in the PL??? #NUFC”

Michael Greaves added: “Yes ASM and Wilson will deservingly get the headlines but how good has Joelinton been tonight man?! #nufc #NEWBUR”

Joe Smith tweeted: “So is this result down to Bruce's tactics, having ASM back in the team or Burnley really not turning up? #nufc”

Hollie Taylor tweeted: “We have a striker! #nufc #NEWBUR!

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Tom Mason tweeted: “ASM needs more protection from refs. West Ham & now Burnley have kicked him every time he’s got the ball.”

@Kevin_Nichol tweeted: “Part of me also thinks that ASM has to bounce up after some of these tackles to show its it getting to him.

"Look at them and laugh. Bruce can talk all he wants about tactics but our only one is to give the ball to Maxi & he will do the rest. What player he is.”

Barnesy tweeted: “This is the best newcastle have played, wilson sets a great tempo chasing everything. #nufc”

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Ben Storey tweeted: “Watching the replays of @asaintmaximin goal, the synchronisation of the 4 defenders going with the fake is beautiful... I hadn't realised he took 5 with him and found a gap through them all! #NUFC”

Peter kitching NUFC added: “Joelinton played in his preferred position looks great happy for him #NUFC”

Lee tweeted: “Business like performance from #nufc and deserve to be in front. ASM is the best player on the pitch but Hayden, Joelinton and Schar deserve big mentions #Nufc”

Throptoon added: “Different team with ASM in it. Good first half from #nufc”

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