Newcastle United entertained Arsenal at St. James’ Park earlier this evening as they hoped to earn a decent result at home in the Premier League. The Magpies made a solid start to the contest and managed to get into the half-time interval 1-0 up on the scoreline.
The Tyneside club defended their slender advantage well in the second half and earned an impressive 1-0 win in front of their home fans.
Let’s take a look at how each Newcastle United player fared during the match against the Gunners.
GK: Nick Pope – 6.5/10
The English keeper made one good save during the game and earned a crucial clean sheet at home.
RB: Kieran Trippier – 7/10
He didn’t do much wrong when defending inside his half and made one good chance going forward.
CB: Jamaal Lascelles – 7/10
Lascelles put his foot through the ball when needed and did enough to keep a clean sheet.
CB: Fabian Schar – 7/10
He did what was required of him at the back and performed well enough to secure the shutout.
LB: Dan Burn – 6.5/10
Burn kept things solid on the defensive end of the field but was replaced at half-time.
CM: Sean Longstaff – 6.5/10
He anchored the midfield well but offered very little in the opponent’s half.
CM: Bruno Guimaraes – 7/10
The Brazilian talent was a positive influence in the final third and managed to engineer some promising chances in the final third.
CM: Joelinton – 7/10
Joelinton did his fair share of defending and was a lively presence in the opposition half. He ended the game with an assist to his name.
RW: Miguel Almiron – 6.5/10
He made two encouraging runs with the ball but lacked quality in front of the Arsenal goal.
ST: Callum Wilson – 6/10
Wilson made one decent dribble but never looked like he would score.
LW: Anthony Gordon – 7.5/10
He worked hard at both ends of the field and scored the only goal of the game in the 64th minute.
Substitutes:
LB: Tino Livramento – 7/10
He managed to impress on the defensive end of the pitch.
CM: Joe Willock – 6/10
Willock made one decent run with the ball.
LW: Jacob Murphy – 6/10
He had to go off because of an injury.
CM: Matt Ritchie – 6/10
Ritchie added some energy to Howe’s midfield.
