Nick Woltemade made an immediate impact for Newcastle United, scoring on his debut to secure the Magpies' first win of the season against a struggling Wolves side. The giant German striker, a £69 million club-record signing, found the net with a header less than half an hour into the match, instantly becoming a hero at St James' Park. This dream debut provided a much-needed boost for Newcastle, following the departure of Alexander Isak.

Woltemade's decisive goal came in the 29th minute. Assist king Jacob Murphy delivered an inch-perfect cross, which the 6ft 6in forward expertly headed home from six yards, outjumping Emmanuel Agbadou to send the home crowd into raptures. The 23-year-old's performance was particularly relieving for Newcastle boss Eddie Howe, who had faced a challenging summer regarding striker acquisitions, including the recent knee injury to Yoane Wissa, another new signing.

Despite the celebratory atmosphere for Newcastle, it was another disappointing outing for Wolves. Vitor Pereira's men struggled to convert their chances and remain at the bottom of the league, pointless after a difficult start to the campaign. Wolves almost spoiled Newcastle's party early on, with Rodrigo Gomes and Hwang Hee-Chan testing Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope within the first few minutes. Wolves also saw debutant Tolu Arokodare, a 6ft 6in Nigerian striker, make little impact during his 66 minutes on the field.

Newcastle's victory was not without its challenges; the team was not at its most fluent, and there was a nervy end to the match. Midfield general Sandro Tonali put in a tireless effort, while Murphy also had chances, hitting the post once. For Wolves, despite a spirited performance, especially in the first half, they lacked the clinical edge in front of goal that could have changed the outcome. Their manager, Vitor Pereira, expressed pride in his team's bravery and tactical organization but acknowledged the worry of not securing any points.

Eddie Howe was delighted with Woltemade's debut, highlighting his technical qualities and intelligence, but most importantly, his presence in the box. Howe stated, "It was a great finish. I'm really pleased for him personally because that just settles him down and relaxes him, he's a very humble guy, he wants to do well and he's delighted to be here -- I think it's a great start." The 1-0 win was described by Howe as a "massive moment" in Newcastle's season as they look ahead to a Champions League opener against Barcelona. Meanwhile, Wolves will return to the drawing board as they prepare to face Leeds, with Pereira looking to turn around their dire form.