10 Things We Learned From Newcastle vs Northampton

9. Florian Thauvin Looks Robust

Florian Thauvin isn't Remy Cabella, Hatem Ben Arfa or Laurent Robert, the Frenchman is simply, Florian Thauvin. 26,923 people will get to say they witnessed the 22-year-old's first home game live and witnessed a show-stopping performance where he scored and grabbed three assists. Brilliant stuff - but what was more impressive was Thauvin's confidence and ability to drive forward with the ball and develop an excellent partnership with Daryl Janmaat. Remy Cabella was slated for his light-weight presence at Newcastle and Hatem Ben Arfa was chastised for his lethargic tracking back. On first viewing, Thauvin was robust, strong and physically commanding but made the runs of a slender, nimble winger. He tracked back for the team and his relationship with Janmaat was like watching a second series of 'Married at First Site' (First series still available on 4OD).