NICK Woltemade's goal at Brighton on Saturday was a moment of magic and inspiration. The problem is the Magpies are relying on such moments.

Woltemade has enjoyed a dream start to life on Tyneside but needs help.

Eight games in, the big German is one of only three Newcastle players to have scored in the Premier League. Another is Bruno and the other is Will Osula, who has started just one top flight game since joining the club 14 months ago.

Anthony Gordon hasn't yet chipped in, nor has Anthony Elanga, Joelinton or Harvey Barnes. Or any of the defenders. Not ideal considering Newcastle brought in a specific set-piece coach in the summer.

"Yeah, that would be a concern for us," admitted Eddie Howe after Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Brighton, Newcastle's third loss of the season.

"We can't rely on any one individual. We've always historically been a team that scores a lot of goals. We've had goals from different areas. We've never been reliant on any one player.

"Nick has done really well and we're delighted for him. We want...