Newcastle United entertained West Ham United at St. James’ Park earlier today as they looked to earn a good result at home in the Premier League. The Magpies made a quick start to the game and scored the opening goal in the sixth minute when Alexander Isak scored from the penalty spot. However, Michail Antonio equalised for the Hammers in the 21st minute before Mohammed Kudus completed the turnaround for the visitors in the latter stages of the first half. Newcastle were trailing 2-1 at the half-time interval.
Jarrod Bowen put daylight between the two sides when he scored in the 48th minute. However, Alexander Isak got his name on the scoresheet via the penalty spot in the 77th minute before Harvey Barnes equalised in the 83rd minute. Barnes went on to score a dramatic winner in the 90th minute. Anthony Gordon was sent off by the referee in injury time as Eddie Howe’s men secured a comeback 4-3 win in front of their home fans.
Let’s take a look at how each Newcastle United player performed during the match against the Hammers.
GK: Martin Dubravka – 5.5/10
Dubravka made one crucial save at the back and conceded three times during the game.
RB: Tino Livramento – 6/10
He had a tough game in the first half and was replaced in the 55th minute.
CB: Jamaal Lascelles – 6.5/10
Lascelles made one important interception at the back and had to be replaced in the 16th minute.
CB: Fabian Schar – 6/10
He did his fair share of defending but failed to keep things solid on the defensive end of the pitch.
LB: Dan Burn – 7/10
Burn performed his defensive duties well and won his fair share of aerial duels.
CM: Sean Longstaff – 6.5/10
He was full of energy and running in the middle of the park.
CM: Bruno Guimaraes – 7.5/10
Guimaraes got stuck in with a lot of solid tackles and had a few bright moments in the final third.
CM: Joe Willock – 6.5/10
He caught the eye at times in both halves and was substituted in the 56th minute.
RW: Jacob Murphy – 7.5/10
Murphy was a positive influence at both ends of the pitch.
ST: Alexander Isak – 8/10
He scored two goals from the penalty spot and has also got an assist to show for his efforts.
LW: Anthony Gordon – 6.5/10
Gordon caused some problems for his marker but was sent off in injury time.
Substitutes:
CB: Emil Krafth – 6/10
He failed to keep things solid at the back.
RW: Miguel Almiron – 6.5/10
Almiron made two good chances in the final third but could only last ten minutes.
LW: Lewis Hall – 7/10
He was a positive influence in the opponent’s half.
CM: Elliot Anderson – 7.5/10
He had two lively moments in the final third.
LW: Harvey Barnes – 8/10
Barnes completely changed the game after coming off the bench. He scored two late goals to win the match for Newcastle.
