How did the players fare in Newcastle United's 4-0 win over Crystal Palace?


NEWCASTLE (4-3-3):

7 Pope: Barely had to touch the ball in the opening 85 minutes, but then made a brilliant save from Edouard’s free-kick to secure the clean sheet

8 Trippier: Claimed yet another assist with the pass for Murphy’s opener and was a constant threat down the right

7 Lascelles: Still hasn’t really put a foot wrong since returning to the side to replace the injured Botman

8 Schar: Another dominant display from the Swiss centre-half, who once again showcased his talents as one of the best long passers in the league

7 Burn: Helped ensure Palace were not able to threaten down their right – was always in the right position to cut out attacks

8 Longstaff: Was the driving force of Newcastle’s midfield once again and scored with a clinical finish just before half-time

7 Guimaraes: Dictated a lot of the play from the heart of midfield and was always looking to try to get on the front foot

7 Joelinton: Enjoyed an effective return from injury, supporting Gordon down Newcastle’s left-hand side

9 MURPHY: Brilliant from start to finish – opened the scoring with a deft lofted finish and also claimed two assists

7 Wilson: Led the line effectively and got his goal when he produced a composed finish midway through the second half

8 Gordon: Enhanced Newcastle’s attacking threat as he returned from suspension – scored and also hit the bar


Subs:

6 Livramento (for Trippier, 69): Slotted in effectively on the right of the Newcastle back four

6 Tonali (for Guimaraes, 69): Was cheered onto the field after an extremely difficult fortnight

6 Isak (for Wilson, 69): Produced a great through ball to send Almiron clear late on

5 Almiron (for Gordon, 69): Should have scored when shot at Johnstone’s legs

Anderson (for Joelinton, 80)

(not used): Dubravka (gk), Dummett, Targett, Hall.


CRYSTAL PALACE (4-3-3):

Johnstone 5; Ward 4, Andersen 4, Guehi 3, Mitchell 3; Lerma 4 (Ozoh 87), DOUCOURE 5, Hughes 4 (Franca 70); Ayew 4, Mateta 4 (Rak-Sayi 60, 4), Edouard 4.

Subs (not used): Matthews (gk), Holding, Clyne, Richards, Ahamada, Riedewald.


Man Of The Match: JACOB MURPHY – The Newcastle winger ran riot down the right-hand side, having a major hand in three of the four goals.