Woltemade nets on Newcastle debut as Wissa sidelined ahead of Barca

Nick Woltemade scored on his Newcastle United debut as the Magpies beat Wolves 1-0 at St James Park on Saturday to claim their first Premier League win of the season, but the victory was tempered by news that new signing Yoane Wissa will be sidelined for an extended period after picking up a knee injury on international duty. The result and the injury carry immediate implications for Newcastle as they prepare to host Barcelona in the Champions League midweek.

Woltemade, signed from VfB Stuttgart this summer, rose at the far post to head home Jacob Murphy's cross in the 29th minute, sending the home crowd into celebration and securing a narrow victory. Manager Eddie Howe substituted the 23 year old on 65 minutes to a standing ovation and praised his contribution, saying it was "great to see Nick score on his debut" and that he had "taken his goal brilliantly." Woltemade later admitted he was cramping but described the experience as "amazing."

Newcastle’s defence, which had already kept three clean sheets in four games this season, again looked composed. Wolves threatened early, registering two shots on target inside the opening minute and forcing saves from Nick Pope, while...