Newcastle United started the season in winning style after overcoming newly promoted Nottingham Forest at St James' Park.
Forest kept the Magpies at bay for almost an hour before the pressure told in the second half on a day when Eddie Howe's side created chance after chance in front of a full house.
But there were no early season jitters for Newcastle and while there will be tougher tests ahead, the feel-good factor continues on Tyneside.