Tonali remains immensely grateful for the empathy shown to him by everyone inside Newcastle, and supporters who sang his name and held up banners of support during his suspension, and he is now rewarding their loyalty by delivering top-class performances on the pitch.

The Italian international opened up emotionally on how he dealt with the toughest period of his career in a tell-all interview.

The Italy star flung his arms in the air after several passes went astray and he was far from happy after an Anthony Gordon foul throw sparked merriment from the home sections. In all, Tonali managed 34 passes as Newcastle struggled to find a way past the Red wall before the ex-AC Milan star's number came up on 68 minutes.