Newcastle United locked horns with Fulham at Craven Cottage earlier this evening as they looked to secure a victory on the road in the FA Cup. The Magpies made a strong start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 39th minute thanks to Sean Longstaff’s effort. The Tyneside club went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.
Dan Burn put daylight between the two sides in the 61st minute when he got his name on the scoresheet. The contest ended with Eddie Howe’s men earning a solid 2-0 win away from home.
Let’s take a look at how each Newcastle United player performed during the match against the Cottagers.
GK: Martin Dubravka – 7/10
He made a couple of solid saves at the back and earned an important clean sheet in the FA Cup this evening.
RB: Kieran Trippier – 7/10
Trippier cleared the danger when needed and made two good chances in the final third.
CB: Fabian Schar – 7/10
He made a lot of crucial clearances at the back and was a threat at the other end of the field as well.
CB: Sven Botman – 7.5/10
Botman gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the field and was tidy with his passing.
LB: Dan Burn – 9/10
Burn didn’t put a foot wrong when defending inside his half and managed to find the back of the net in the 61st minute.
CM: Lewis Miley – 7/10
He offered decent protection for his teammates at the back.
CM: Bruno Guimaraes – 7/10
Guimaraes anchored the midfield well and had a couple of bright moments in the opponent’s half. He has got an assist to show for his efforts.
CM: Sean Longstaff – 8/10
He was a positive influence in both halves and deserves credit for scoring the opener in the 39th minute.
RW: Jacob Murphy – 6.5/10
He showed a few glimpses of what he could do but failed to register a goal.
ST: Alexander Isak – 7/10
Isak made two decent runs with the ball in the final third.
LW: Anthony Gordon – 6.5/10
He caused some headaches for the Fulham defenders but there was no goal for him this evening.
Substitutes:
RB: Tino Livramento – 6/10
Livramento kept things solid at the back.
CB: Emil Krafth – N/A
RW: Matt Ritchie – N/A
