Newcastle United faced off against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light earlier today as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Magpies made a solid start to the game and managed to get to the half-time break with a goalless scoreline.
Nick Woltemade scored an unfortunate own goal in the 46th minute. Eddie Howe’s men failed to come up with a response and crashed to a tough 1-0 defeat in the Tyne-Wear derby.
Let’s take a look at how each Newcastle United player fared during the clash against the Black Cats.
GK: Aaron Ramsdale – 6/10
Ramsdale failed to make a save in the game and couldn’t do much about Woltemade’s own goal early in the second half.
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RB: Tino Livramento – 6/10
He failed to get a foothold in the game and produced a disjointed display at right-back.
CB: Malick Thiaw – 8/10
Thiaw made a lot of crucial clearances at the back, but it was not enough today.
CB: Dan Burn – 7/10
He made a solid start to the game but had to be replaced in the 41st minute.
LB: Lewis Hall – 7/10
He performed his defensive duties well and made one good run with the ball.
CM: Lewis Miley – 6.5/10
Miley worked his socks off at both ends of the field but lacked quality on the ball.
CM: Sandro Tonali – 6.5/10
He cleared the danger when he could and made one good run with the ball.
CM: Bruno Guimaraes – 7/10
Guimaraes was a positive influence at both ends of the field.
RW: Anthony Elanga – 6/10
He was quiet for most of his time on the pitch.
ST: Nick Woltemade – 5.5/10
Woltemade failed to threaten the Sunderland goal and scored an unfortunate own goal today.
LW: Anthony Gordon – 6/10
He used his pace well at times, but failed to make a difference in the final third.
Substitutes:
CB: Fabian Schar – 6/10
He failed to keep things solid at the back.
CM: Joe Willock – 6/10
Willock made one good chance in the final third.
RW: Jacob Murphy – 6.5/10
He caught the eye at times in the opponent’s half.
LW: Harvey Barnes – 6.5/10
He managed to shine at times in the final third.
ST: Yoane Wissa – 6/10
He failed to threaten the opponent’s goal.