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Derby fans react on Twitter to goal-scoring woes continuing

Derby County manager Nigel Pearson (REUTERS)
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Nigel Pearson’s side have only scored one goal so far this season in the Championship.

Derby County manager Nigel Pearson

Derby continued their terrible start to the season in front of goal with a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle.

Nigel Pearson’s side failed to find the net again on Saturday, and rarely troubled Magpies goalkeeper Matz Sels.

Derby County's Richard Keogh and Newcastle United's Dwight Gayle in actionDerby County’s Richard Keogh and Newcastle United’s Dwight Gayle in action

Newcastle took the lead through an incredible volley from Yoan Gouffran, connecting sweetly with the ball to cannon it past Scott Carson.

The Rams dominated the second half as they went in search of an equaliser as Newcastle defended their lead, but where unable to draw level. The result was put beyond doubt when substitute DeAndre Yedlin bundled home to make it 2-0.

Newcastle United's DeAndre Yedlin celebrates scoring the second goal with team matesNewcastle United’s DeAndre Yedlin celebrates scoring the second goal with team mates

The result saw Newcastle jump up to second place, whereas it left Derby lingering in 19th.

Derby have only found the net once in their first six games, that goal coming late against Preston from Craig Forsyth.

Derby County's James Wilson in action with Newcastle United's Jamaal Lascelles and Jack ColbackDerby County’s James Wilson in action with Newcastle United’s Jamaal Lascelles and Jack Colback

Pearson’s next game is at home to Ipswich on Tuesday night, leaving many fans to wonder whether or not they will finally see their first home goal at the iPro Stadium.

Derby fans have taken to Twitter to react to the Newcastle defeat and their inability to find the net yet again.