5 Reasons For Newcastle Fans To Be Cheerful (And 5 To Be Fearful) After Opening Day

By Matt Smith /

2. Southampton Were There To Be Beaten

Southampton were very ordinary and will not be as disorganised against any other team this season. Fresh from a few hectic Europa League qualifiers, the Saints were possibly fatigued and certainly could have been beaten if Newcastle had sharpened up at the back. Not many teams will have the opportunity to say that this season.