Nick Woltemade had a dream start in the black and white stripes of Newcastle, scoring his first goal at St James' Park after his £69million transfer from Stuttgart to help the Magpies to a 1-0 victory over Wolves. The towering 6ft 6in striker entered the match with the weight of expectation on his shoulders, tasked with replacing Alexander Isak following his £125million move to Liverpool. However, he delivered when it mattered most and shone on his debut.

Facing bottom-of-the-table Wolves, Newcastle were desperate for their first win of the season. It took some time for Woltemade to find his rhythm, but the magic moment came 30 minutes into the game when he expertly headed home Jacob Murphy's cross from the right wing. Woltemade's performance wasn't the only standout of the match, with Sandro Tonali, Nick Pope, Jacob Murphy, and Fabian Schar all making significant contributions.

Nick Pope 8

Pulled off crucial saves to secure another clean sheet, his third in four Premier League matches.

Kieran Trippier 6

Used his experience to guide Newcastle to a much-needed victory.

Fabian Schar 8

Made a vital intervention in the first half at 0-0 and put in an impressive display that included winning plenty of aerial duels.

Dan Burn 7

Fought hard to help Newcastle secure a clean sheet.

Tino Livramento 8

Provided a constant threat going forward, both in open play and from throw-ins.

Joelinton 7

A welcome returner, but was substituted just after the hour with the upcoming Barcelona match in mind.

Sandro Tonali 8

Contributed to the goal and showcased some excellent passing, finding gaps in the Wolves defence.

Bruno Guimaraes 8

Put in a tireless performance with a significant influence on the game.

Harvey Barnes 6

Posed a threat but needs to step up his game to keep Anthony Gordon from taking his spot.

Jacob Murphy 8

Created opportunities for himself and others, and his cross to Woltemade was priceless. He also caused quite a bit of trouble for the opposition.

Nick Woltemade 10

Despite the pressure of his transfer fee, harsh criticism from Bayern, and replacing Alexander Isak, he rose to the occasion and scored the winning goal. His impressive performance under intense scrutiny earns him full marks.

Joe Willock 6 (for Joelinton 65)

William Osula 6 (for Woltemade 65)

Anthony Elanga N/A (for Barnes 80)

Sven Botman N/A (for Murphy 90)