Miguel Almirón sparkles on home debut as Newcastle down Huddersfield

When the floodlights were turned on in the second half it seemed almost unnecessary. This was less to do with dusk still being some way off than the reality that Miguel Almirón already appeared to have flicked a switch and illuminated the entire stadium.

Admittedly he missed a few chances and Huddersfield did play most of the match with 10 men but the Paraguayan playmaker’s home debut proved little short of electrifying. When he was replaced by Christian Atsu in the 80th minute it was to a standing ovation with Atsu’s enthusiastic clapping as he waited to come on amusing the fourth official, Martin Atkinson.

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