Joelinton nets winner as 10-man Newcastle open season with Southampton victory

Fabian Schar was sent off for thrusting his head at Ben Brereton Diaz in the first half.

WINNER: Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes celebrates after Joelinton scored the opening goal of the game during the Premier League match at St James' Park, Newcastle.

Premier League: Newcastle 1 (Joelinton 45') Southampton 0

Joelinton fired 10-man Newcastle to an opening day Premier League victory over promoted Southampton on an eventful afternoon at St James' Park.