Nick Ultemed was off to a dream start with a black and white stripe in Newcastle, scoring his first goal at St. James Park after a £69 million transfer from Stuttgart, helping Magpies get a 1-0 win over the Wolves. The towering 6-foot-6-inch striker was tasked with replacing Alexander Isaac following a 155 million pound move to Liverpool, and took part in the match with the weight expected on his shoulder. But he delivered when it mattered most and sparkled in his debut.
Newcastle was desperate for his first victory of the season as he was facing a wolf at the bottom of the table. It took Woltemade a bit of time for him to find his rhythm, but the magical moment was 30 minutes into the game, when he skillfully returned home from the right wing. Woltemade’s performance was not the only outstanding of the match, as Sandro Tonali, Nick Pope, Jacob Murphy and Fabian Schar all made important contributions.
Newcastle Player Rating vs Wolves
Nick Pope 8
I pulled away an important save to secure another clean sheet.
Kieran Trippier 6
He used his experience to lead Newcastle to a much-needed victory.
Fabianshire 8
We put in an impressive exhibit that included a crucial 0-0 intervention in the first half and gaining plenty of airborne duels.
Dan Byrne 7
He fought hard to help Newcastle secure a clean seat.
Tino Librament 8
Both open play and throw-ins provided constant threats to come.
Jorington 7
The welcome returnee was replaced shortly after an hour with the upcoming Barcelona match in mind.
Sandro Tonari 8
He contributed to the goal, introduced some good passing, and found gaps in the wolf’s defense.
Bruno Guimares 8
It has a huge impact on the game and delivers tireless performances.
Harvey Burns 6
Though it poses a threat, he needs to bolster his game so that Anthony Gordon doesn’t take his spot.
Jacob Murphy 8
Creating opportunities for himself and others, and the stupidity from his cross was precious. He also caused quite a lot of trouble for the opposition.
Nick Woltemade 10
Despite his transfer fees and harsh criticism pressure from Bayern, he rose to the opportunity to score a winning goal despite Alexander Isaac’s successor. His impressive performance under intense scrutiny earns him a perfect mark.
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Joe Wilk 6 (for Jorington 65)
William Osra 6 (for Ultemaid 65)
Anthony Elanga N/A (for Burns 80)
Sven Botman N/A (for Murphy 90)
