Overview
- Newcastle defeated PSV Eindhoven 3-0 at St James’ Park, with Yoane Wissa opening the scoring inside eight minutes.
- Wissa regained possession to set up Anthony Gordon for the second goal, and his run created the space for Harvey Barnes to score the third after half-time.
- Eddie Howe said Wissa’s start was disrupted by a serious injury soon after his summer move from Brentford and noted he still expects further improvement.
- Fan reaction framed the performance as a breakthrough, and Fotmob data cited by Football Insider ranked Wissa best on the pitch with two shots, one chance created, 0.76 xG, and five touches in the box.
- Football Insider reported the three points secured Newcastle’s place in the Champions League knockout stage, with top-eight seeding still to be determined.