In front of 10,000 away fans in Celtic Park, the Magpies were 2-0 down at half-time before Eddie Howe introduced new signing Anthony Elanga for his first appearance as one of nine half-time changes.

Celtic put Newcastle United to the sword at Celtic Park today, winning 4-0 to lift the inaugural adidas Trophy. Brendan Rodgers' side started the match well and had a big chance with 13 minutes gone when Yang fired a ball into the box from the right wing which reached Engels, but he mistimed his shot and it was bundled behind for a Celtic corner.

Here are the talking points as Celtic thrashed English Premier League side Newcastle United in a keenly contested preseason friendly at Celtic Park.

Celtic earned their stripes as they hit four to dump Newcastle United and lift the Adidas Trophy. Brendan Rodgers’ side clipped the Magpies’ wings as an Arne Engels penalty, Johnny Kenny’s strike and second half goals from Hjunjun Yang and Liam Scales did the damage.

Arne Engels opened the scoring with a 28th-minute penalty before Johnny Kenny doubled Celtic's lead, latching onto a long ball that was misjudged by Pope, presenting a clear path through to an open go

Newcastle United’s head coach has fanned the flames of speculation Alexander Isak's future despite Newcastle holding a strong position.

No team can enjoy losing 4-0, even in a summer friendly. United were given a rude awakening at Parkhead in front of 10,000+ noisy travelling fans and the defeat might be no bad thing.

Here are the talking points as Celtic thrashed English Premier League side Newcastle United in a keenly contested preseason friendly at Celtic Park.