Sir Alex Ferguson has named Aston Villa as the side that impressed him most during the opening weekend of the new Premier League season.
Unai Emery's side suffered a 5-1 hammering at the hands of Newcastle on Saturday and dropped to the bottom of the league standings after conceding more goals than any other team.
Eddie Howe gifted St James' Park with a memorable opening day victory that saw new signing Sandro Tonali get on the scoresheet, alongside Alexander Isak, Callum Wilson and Harvey Barnes.
However, despite the crushing defeat, legendary Manchester United manager Ferguson heaped praise on Villa for their showing that initially saw Moussa Diaby put the visitors on level terms.