Ups and downs of Benitez
enjoys his opener Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez remains unbowed in his search for new players despite seeing his team finally open their Premier League account with victory over West Ham.
A first goal from summer singing Joselu and two more from Ciaran Clark and Aleksandar Mitrovic secured a 3-0 victory at St James’s Park to dispel some of the disquiet on Tyneside – and heap more pressure on Hammers boss Slaven Bilic
However, Benitez remains adamant that further additions to his squad are imperative if he is to keep the Geordies in the top flight. Asked if he still needed to do business, the Spaniard said: “Yes, we have to. Nothing changed in the first two games and nothing has changed now.
“We have a clear idea of what we want to do and will try to do it. I don’t know if we can do everything. We will try to do the main things if we can.”
West Ham’s Bilic isn’t the only boss feeling the pressure – Crystal Palace fans are far from happy with Frank de Boer.
His Eagles are yet to score after a 2- 0 defeat to previously winless Swansea and were booed off only three matches into the Dutchman’s reign.
Tammy Abraham, on loan to the Swans from Chelsea, scored his first Premier League goal one minute before halftime and Jordan Ayew added a second within three minutes of the restart.
Top flight newboys Huddersfield are unbeaten on seven points after being held to a goalless draw at home to Southampton. The Terriers are still to concede a goal and Saints are also unbeaten.
At Watford, Miguel Britos was sent off for a two-footed challenge on Anthony Knockaert after 24 minutes but visitors Brighton could not take advantage. They are still chasing a first Premier League goal this season after the 10 men held them to a goalless draw. However, it was at least a first point for The Seagulls.