Newcastle United entertained Brighton and Hove Albion at St. James’ Park earlier today as they focused on securing a positive result at home in the Premier League. The Magpies made a slow start to the contest as they conceded the opening goal in the 18th minute when Joel Veltman found the back of the net. However, Sean Longstaff equalised for the home team in the first half injury-time as Newcastle went into the half-time break with a 1-1 scoreline.
Both sides fought tooth and nail in the second half but could only manage to play out a 1-1 draw in Tyneside.
Let’s take a look at how each Newcastle United player performed during the clash against the Seagulls.
GK: Martin Dubravka – 6.5/10
He made a few decent saves at the back but failed to keep a clean sheet this afternoon.
RB: Tino Livramento – 6.5/10
Livramento performed his defensive duties well and had a few bright moments in the opponent’s half.
CB: Emil Krafth – 6.5/10
He earned possession back twice and was good on the ball as well.
CB: Dan Burn – 6.5/10
Burn did his best to keep things tidy on the defensive end of the field and was strong in the air.
LB: Lewis Hall – 7/10
He did his fair share of defending and was a threat at times in the opponent’s half.
CM: Sean Longstaff – 7/10
Longstaff caused some headaches for his marker in the final third and managed to equalise in the dying embers of the first half.
CM: Bruno Guimaraes – 7/10
The Brazilian talent was a positive influence at both ends of the pitch.
CM: Elliot Anderson – 8.5/10
He managed to impress in both halves and managed to secure an assist as well. Anderson deserves to be named the man of the match.
RW: Jacob Murphy – 7/10
Murphy caused some problems for the opposition defenders and was replaced in the 67th minute.
ST: Alexander Isak – 6/10
He struggled to threaten the opponent’s goal and could only last 67 minutes.
LW: Anthony Gordon – 7.5/10
Gordon made a few decent chances for others around him in the final third and was a dangerous dribbler with the ball.
Substitutes:
CM: Joelinton – 6/10
Joelinton made one good opportunity in the final third.
RW: Miguel Almiron – 6/10
He failed to register a goal.
LW: Harvey Barnes – 6/10
His impact on the game was minimal.
RB: Kieran Trippier – N/A
