Club legend Alan Shearer has delivered his verdict on Newcastle's civil war after Eddie Howe's side were beaten 3-1 by Fulham on Saturday.
The Magpies slipped to their first defeat of the season after falling behind to goals from Raul Jimenez and Emile Smith Rowe in the first half. They threatened a comeback when Harvey Barnes halved the deficit just after half time, but Reiss Nelson wrapped up a deserved win for Fulham in stoppage time.
The loss comes amid tension behind the scenes at St James' Park after sporting director Paul Mitchell criticised the club's transfer strategy, before Howe defended Newcastle's recruitment in recent windows.