Matt Ritchie has seen enough from big money signings Joelinton and Miguel Almiron to hope Newcastle can prosper this season – if they can cut out the costly mistakes. The Magpies slipped to a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal at St James’ Park on Sunday as new head coach Steve Bruce got off to a losing start on a day when thousands of fans registered their displeasure with owner Mike Ashley by staying away. There were encouraging signs in the first half, during which Jonjo Shelvey hit the post and Brazilian newcomer Joelinton came close to opening his account, but they wilted in the wake of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s 58th-minute goal, sparking ominous predictions from the more pessimistic...
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