Overview

• An emphatic 30th‑minute header from Nick Woltemade, meeting Jacob Murphy’s cross, sealed the victory at St James’ Park.
• Woltemade was substituted on 65 minutes after suffering cramp, as he explained to BBC Sport in comments relayed by Sky Sports’ Keith Downie.
• Alan Shearer praised the finish on X, calling it "an even better header" after highlighting the quality of the cross.
• The debut strike offered a timely lift following a summer reshuffle that saw Alexander Isak join Liverpool and Callum Wilson leave, with Yoane Wissa also added up front.
• Woltemade’s move from Stuttgart was reported at around £64m, with tougher assignments next against Barcelona in the Champions League and Arsenal in the Premier League.