A month since a takeover from the Saudi Public Investment Fund sparked scenes of wild celebration at St. James' Park, Newcastle fans are still waiting for their first win.

With zero wins in the Premier League after 10 games and rooted in the relegation zone, six points away from safety, questions are already being asked about the club's new ambitions on the field.

Current Villarreal boss Unai Emery rejected an offer to become the Magpies' new manager this week, despite the club's financial stability under the new management.

The former Arsenal manager was reportedly doubtful of joining Newcastle without a clear structure of how to make their new wealth pay on the field and with no sporting director yet.

"No matter how much noise there was yesterday in another country, within the club there was transparency and loyalty," said Emery in declaring his intention to remain in Spain on Wednesday.

Caretaker coach Graeme Carr looks set to take charge of a third match at Brighton on Saturday despite dismal performances against Crystal Palace and Chelsea since Steve Bruce was sacked two weeks ago.

Newcastle director Amanda Staveley boldly declared in the days after the controversial takeover was given the green light by the Premier League of her ambition to be English champions in the next decade.