If games like Burnley 1 Newcastle 0 are going to be the real low points this season, then there is an awful lot to be positive about.

Jamaal Lascelles disagrees with Rafa Benitez on who controlled Monday’s match but is full of positives heading into Saturday.

Jeff Hendrick “But we knew if we kept going Newcastle concede goals in the second half.”

The excitement and buzz going to watch Newcastle United – slowly worn down this last 10 years, is back in abundance.

Burnley fans comment ‘‘Absorbing. like a chess game’…’Geordies were good, some of the best supporters in the country.’

Alan Shearer after Burnley defeat: “I bet the players can’t wait to watch that game back and analyse it!”

Perhaps that’s the master plan for the Mitrovic sale in January because we sure aren’t getting any value from him sat at home.

Rafa Benitez refuses to name names when it comes to blame after Burnley, though makes obvious who was at fault.

Burnley 1 Newcastle 0 – The United player match ratings for Monday night’s game.

Burnley 1 Newcastle 0 – Instant NUFC fan/writer reaction to Monday night’s defeat.