How did the players fare in Newcastle United's 3-1 win over Southampton?
NEWCASTLE (4-3-3):
6 Pope: Didn’t have a lot to do in the game, and had no chance with Armstrong’s first-half goal
7 Trippier: Was caught napping as Armstrong scored, but was a real factor with his set-piece delivery in the second half
7 Schar: Made some important challenges in the first half and made his presence felt in the Southampton box in the second
8 Botman: Defended impressively throughout and won the header that led to Walcott’s own goal
7 Burn: Justified his return to the team ahead of Targett with some solid defending and effective passing
8 Willock: Played a prominent role as Newcastle built up a head of steam in the second half – his pressure resulted in Wilson’s second
7 Guimaraes: Gave the ball away in the build-up to Southampton’s goal, but was a key attacking force in the second half
7 Joelinton: Caused problems after being restored to a midfield role, with his energetic running putting Newcastle on the front foot
6 Murphy: Played well in flashes, but wasn’t able to seriously threaten the Southampton goal before he was replaced
8 Isak: Did his best work after being moved to the left-hand side, with his pace and direct running causing a series of problems
5 Gordon: Got into some decent positions before the break, but wasted a great opportunity when he shot against the outside of the post
Subs:
8 WILSON (for Gordon, 46): Turned the game Newcastle’s way in the second half as he took his tally for the season to 15
6 Almiron (for Murphy, 69): Inadvertently led to Wilson’s effort being ruled out when he got a flick to Isak’s cross
Ritchie (for Isak, 90)
Anderson (for Willock, 90)
(not used): Dubravka (gk), Dummett, Lewis, Targett, Manquillo.
SOUTHAMPTON (4-2-3-1):
McCarthy 5; Lyanco 5 (Maitland-Niles 70), Bednarek 4, Bella-Kotchap 4, Walker-Peters 5; Ward-Prowse 5, LAVIA 6; Djenepo 6 (Walcott 63, 4), Sulemana 6 (A Armstrong 70), S Armstrong 7 (Elyounoussi 70); Alcaraz 4.
Subs (not used): Bazunu (gk), Caleta-Car, Diallo, Mara, Adams.
Man Of The Match: CALLUM WILSON – The Newcastle striker transformed the game in the second half after leaving the bench at the interval.
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