Newcastle United finally got off the mark in the Premier League with a narrow 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at St James’ Park, thanks to a debut goal from club-record signing Nick Woltemade.
The German striker, brought in as a direct replacement for Alexander Isak following his high-profile Deadline Day move to Liverpool, made an instant impact by heading home the decisive goal.
Eddie Howe had hoped to unleash a new-look attack with both Woltemade and Yoane Wissa, but the latter was ruled out after sustaining a knee injury on international duty. That left Woltemade to lead the line alone, and he delivered in style, sealing Newcastle’s first league win of the campaign.
The result leaves Wolves rooted to the bottom of the table, still searching for their first victory of the season, while the Magpies climb away from early trouble with renewed optimism.
