Any Newcastle United fan feeling anxious about the visit of Norwich won’t have been helped by a mile-a-minute first half.
The Magpies went into the break 3-2 up against Alex Neil’s side, with all the goals coming in a 20-minute spell in the middle of the first period.
Fans of Steve McClaren’s side were dreading another winless game before the teams kicked off at St James’ Park.
https://twitter.com/popeformosus/status/655662594276139008
Even the neutrals were hardly enthused by the prospect of a less than ‘Super’ Sunday.
'Super Sunday' – Newcastle v Norwich. Sky should be done for false advertising.
— Sam (@_SamAlex) October 18, 2015
But they opened up an early lead through Gini Wijnaldum as Norwich took time to get out of the starting blocks.
This has been a really poor performance so far. No surprise we're behind.
— Adam Brandon (@AdamBrandon84) October 18, 2015
Dieumerci Mbokani equalised – far too easily in the view of some home supporters.
Typical NUFC so far.
Dangerous going forward. Disastrous defensively#nufc
— NUFC Index (@NUFC_Index) October 18, 2015
But another from Wijnaldum soon followed before Ayoze Perez made it 3-1.
Ashley will need to open the bank to keep Ayoze. #NUFC
— Toon Army America (@ToonArmyAmerica) October 18, 2015
But of course, it wouldn’t stay 3-1 for long as Nathan Redmond pulled one back.
Ah it's going to be one of those days is it! #nufc #ncfc FIVE goals in 34 minutes
— Lee Ryder (@lee_ryder) October 18, 2015
This tweet from a Newcastle fan summed it all up at the break.
https://twitter.com/ponsaeIius/status/655769442459193344
