Newcastle United clashed heads with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium earlier today as they hoped to earn a good result on their travels in the Premier League. The Magpies made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the 37th minute when Marcus Tavernier found the back of the net. Eddie Howe’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 down on the scoreline.
Anthony Gordon finally managed to equalise for the Tyneside club in the 76th minute with a good finish from close range. The contest ended with Newcastle being held to a 1-1 draw at the Vitality Stadium.
Let’s take a look at how each Newcastle United player performed during the clash against the Cherries.
GK: Nick Pope – 7/10
Pope made a few solid saves at the back but won’t be pleased about conceding in the first half.
RB: Tino Livramento – 6/10
He did his fair share of defending but offered very little going forward.
CB: Emil Krafth – 6.5/10
Krafth earned possession back a few times on the defensive end of the field and was good on the ball.
CB: Dan Burn – 7/10
He performed his defensive duties well and was a threat at the other end of the field.
LB: Lloyd Kelly – 6.5/10
He performed his defensive duties well and made one decent run with the ball.
CM: Sean Longstaff – 6/10
Longstaff struggled to get a foothold in the game and was replaced in the 69th minute.
CM: Bruno Guimaraes – 7/10
The Brazilian talent was a positive influence at both ends of the field.
CM: Joelinton – 5/10
Joelinton made a poor mistake in the lead-up to Taverier’s goal. He gave away cheap fouls and produced an underwhelming display at the centre of the park.
RW: Jacob Murphy – 6/10
He made one key chance in the final third but never looked like he would score.
ST: Alexander Isak – 7/10
Isak was a constant menace in the opponent’s half but there was no goal for him.
LW: Anthony Gordon – 8/10
Gordon engineered some inviting chances for others around him and scored the all-important equaliser for Newcastle in the 76th minute.
Substitutes:
RB: Kieran Trippier – 6/10
He made one good run with the ball.
LW: Harvey Barnes – 7/10
Barnes picked up an assist for setting up Gordon’s equaliser.
LB: Lewis Hall – 6.5/10
He made one good chance going forward.
CM: Joe Willock – 6/10
Willock added some energy to Howe’s midfield.
RW: Miguel Almiron – N/A
