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ST JAMES' PARK NOTEBOOK: Jason Tindall's attempt to bask in the spotlight, Villa's miserable Newcastle record and Callum Wilson's hot streak continues

Newcastle United opened their 2022-23 Premier League campaign with a storming 5-1 thrashing of Aston Villa at St James' Park.

Debut goals for Sandro Tonali and Harvey Barnes, as well as an Alexander Isak double and one for Callum Wilson gave fans more than enough to focus their attention on.

But alongside the hail of goals that came raining down on the Villains in the second-half there were a few subtleties supporters may have missed in their revelry.

Like the tactical flexibility in the Newcastle dug out. Yes, the dug out.