They certainly did at Villa Park following Newcastle United’s goalless draw on the opening day.
As Eddie Howe and his players walked back to the tunnel, the away end turned their attention to a high-profile absentee for the first time.
Alexander Isak scored what proved to be the decisive goal as Newcastle lifted a first major domestic trophy in 70 years last season. The Swede is one of the best strikers in the world. He even has a chant celebrating his strike in the Wear-Tyne derby.
But Isak remains determined to join Liverpool and the striker has not kicked a ball for the Magpies since May.
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