Newcastle United supporters were pleased to see their side record a solid pre-season win against Atalanta. A first-half Chris Wood penalty ensured the Magpies claimed a routine victory against the Serie A outfit.
Football returned to St James' Park after 68 days - the game of a double-header on home soil, with Newcastle's pre-season campaign concluding against Athletic Bilbao tomorrow. Over 40,000 supporters were in attendance as United ground out a result over the side that finished eighth in Italy last season.
Fans were pleased to see their team win as preparations for the Premier League opener next weekend reach the final stretch. This was the response on social media post-match, with Elliot Anderson earning the plaudits.