Fabian Schar: Newcastle determined to live up to expectations after opening win

Newcastle’s Fabian Schar celebrates scoring the opening goal in Saturday’s 2-0 Premier League win over Nottingham Forest (Richard Sellers/PA)

Fabian Schar is happy to bear the expectation of Newcastle’s fans after blasting away the early-season cobwebs with an opening-day piledriver.

The Magpies dominated against promoted Nottingham Forest from start to finish at St James’ Park on Saturday but were repeatedly frustrated until the Switzerland international finally beat debutant keeper Dean Henderson with a 22-yard rocket 13 minutes into the second half.