Newcastle United entertained Everton at St. James’ Park earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Magpies made a quick start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 15th minute when Alexander Isak found the back of the net. Eddie Howe’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin came off the bench and equalised for Everton from the penalty spot in the 88th minute. The contest finished with the Tyneside club being held to a 1-1 draw in front of their home fans.
Let’s take a look at how each Newcastle United player performed during the match against the Toffees.
GK: Martin Dubravka – 6.5/10
He made a couple of solid saves at the back but failed to secure a clean sheet tonight.
RB: Emil Krafth – 6.5/10
Krafth earned the ball back once and made two decent chances going forward.
CB: Fabian Schar – 7/10
He performed his defensive duties well and was a good presence on the ball.
CB: Dan Burn – 8/10
Burn was a rock at the back and did well to win plenty of aerial duels for his team.
LB: Lewis Hall – 7.5/10
He didn’t do much wrong at the back and was strong in the air.
CM: Sean Longstaff – 6.5/10
Longstaff anchored the midfield relatively well and was not shy of having a strike at goal.
CM: Bruno Guimaraes – 8/10
The Brazilian talent offered decent protection for his teammates at the back and made a handful of clever runs with the ball from midfield.
CM: Elliot Anderson – 7/10
He did his fair share of defending and made one good chance in the opponent’s half.
RW: Jacob Murphy – 6/10
He didn’t hesitate to have a strike at goal but failed to get his name on the scoresheet.
ST: Alexander Isak – 7.5/10
Isak was a constant menace in the final third and deserves credit for scoring the opening goal in the 15th minute.
LW: Harvey Barnes – 7/10
He caused all sorts of problems for the opposition defenders and has got an assist to show for his efforts.
Substitutes:
CM: Joe Willock – 6/10
He added some energy to Howe’s midfield.
CB: Paul Dummett – 5.5/10
He failed to influence the game in a positive way.
