Newcastle may not have a David Silva but they do have a Mikel Merino and so it is no surprise that fans do question…

Newcastle United have inspired fans by asking us all to think of a possible mouthwatering clash on the opening day; David SIlva v Ayoze Perez.

Alan Pardew; “You have to score in your good periods. We had a couple of great chances. We played well enough to warrant a goal.”