With the return of Premier League football after the international break came the return of Monday Night Football, as Newcastle United travelled to face West Ham United in a clash that matched up old adversaries Slaven Bilic and Steve McClaren.
The latter lost his job as England head coach after defeat to Bilic's Croatia prevented England from qualifying for Euro 2008, but a mutual respect exists between the two.
Slav on Steve: "Treat the guy with respect. Steve did really well in his career, he knows football, very polite. I respect him a lot."
— Jack Pitt-Brooke (@JackPittBrooke) September 14, 2015
Everyone's favourite television duo Gary Neville and Jamie Redknapp were also back, providing various avenues of entertainment as they dissected the weekend's action.
Fascinating Mon Night Football. Agree Chelsea defensive problems run deeper than just the back 4. But in many ways, Matic was superb on Sat
— John Cross (@johncrossmirror) September 14, 2015
Brendan Rodgers has an obsession with Four Weddings and a Funeral: pic.twitter.com/uvp3oUf8Ad (via @alibendertv)
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) September 14, 2015
Jamie Carragher saying "Coutinho and Firmino" is absolutely sensational.
— M'Mmnz (@Danny_McMoomins) September 14, 2015
On to tonight's action and the night started badly for visitors Newcastle.
At West Ham v Newcastle. Visitors have parked the bus...a mile from the stadium - because of terrible traffic - and walked the rest.
— Jason Burt (@JBurtTelegraph) September 14, 2015
They were then greeted by the sight of the truly terrifying West Ham mascot, Hammerhead.
No idea where to start with this. pic.twitter.com/UCMEUcfKQY
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) September 14, 2015
And it didn't take long to get worse, West Ham's new French favourite Dimitri Payet putting the Hammers in front with a superb finish.
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