Pope (6.5) – Digital spectator for many of the sport however mate one good save to maintain it at 1-0. Couldn’t do a lot concerning the purpose.

Livramento (6)- Dynamic in assault providing a constant outlet however was outmuscled by Welbeck for the Brighton purpose and practically gave up a second to Mitoma.

Schar (6) – Didn’t have an excessive amount of in the best way of defending, however couldn’t maintain with Welbeck for his purpose. On the ball, he began off most of our assaults together with his pinpoint lengthy vary passes. Nice ball excessive ought to’ve been completed by Gordon.

Burn (7.5) – Typical Dan Burn efficiency. Complete hearted, dominant within the air and all the time keen to throw his physique in entrance of the ball, making one purpose saving block to disclaim Brighton a second.

Corridor (6.5) – Way more assured defensively (except for one lapse) however simply missing the leading edge within the closing third, regardless of some tidy method play. Performances trending in the precise path

Tonali (6.5) – Some pretty touches within the first half however fizzled out as the sport wore on. Mixture with Bruno nonetheless a piece in progress

Guimaraes (7) – Calls for the ball all the time and performed some scrumptious via balls. Appears significantly better when he performs shortly in possession.

Joelinton (6) – Nonetheless not on the degree we’ve come to anticipate from him. Wants to enhance and quick with Willock, Miley and Longstaff ready within the wings

Murphy (5) – Didn’t take advantage of some good attacking positions within the first half. Linked up nicely with Livramento however didn’t create something of be aware. Performed extra of a RWB position at occasions and had a poor second 45.

Gordon (6.5) – Full of life begin to the primary half as he regarded just like the almost definitely to create one thing. Gave Veltman nightmares early on and will’ve equalised within the second half. Appears a participant in want of a confidence enhance in entrance of purpose.

Isak (4) – Someway performed the total 90minutes although he was clearly rusty. Uncommon poor touches, struggled to hyperlink the play and missed a golden probability within the first half. Not a superb efficiency.

Subs:

Barnes (6) – Unfortunate to not begin however supplied a directness within the second half. Ought to’ve made probably the most of some good crossing positions.

Willock (5) – Quiet after approaching. By no means appeared to get out of second gear and was disappointing

Almiron (5.5) – Energetic with none finish product. Story of his Newcastle profession apart from that superb purple patch

Longstaff (5) – Wasted some good set piece positions late on and appears to have settled into a job as a squad participant.

Osula (NR) – Good to see him stretch the legs!