Jaissle has work to do
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After Eddie Howe handed in his resignation following the departure of key players such as Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes, many tipped new boss Matthias Jaissle's Newcastle to struggle this season.
After conceding a 99th-minute equaliser against Liverpool on the opening day, perceptions shifted and carried on into victory at Tottenham Hotspur and a comeback draw with Bournemouth.
But this thrashing by Leeds is a wake-up call.
At times, Newcastle have looked wide open at the back with goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek making the most saves in the league so far.
Not only did Leeds score four, but they had 16 attempts on Newcastle's goal and will feel they should have scored more.
Once Leeds' challenge gathered pace, it felt as though the Magpies had no answer for it - and the scoreboard reflected that.
After an encouraging start with five points out of a possible nine, the real work will start for Jaissle after this humbling loss.
