How did the players fare in Newcastle United's 1-0 win over Arsenal?


NEWCASTLE (4-3-3):

7 Pope: Had surprisingly little to do in terms of making saves, but made some crucial late punches as Arsenal pressed

8 Trippier: His usual excellent self at right-back in the first half, then every bit as good when forced to switch to the left in the second

8 Lascelles: Has been sensational since returning to the side last month – dominated against the dangerous Nketiah

8 Schar: Oozes class every time he steps onto the field – rock solid in defence and excellent when striding out with the ball

6 Burn: Suffered a back issue midway through the first half, but soldiered on gamely before he was forced off at the break

7 Longstaff: Had to cover a lot of ground in the Magpies midfield, and responded with another impressive display

8 Guimaraes: Set the tone for Newcastle’s performance as he charged all over the pitch and unsettled Arsenal’s midfielders

8 JOELINTON: Gave absolutely everything, and was still winning crucial challenges in the dying seconds – back to his very best

7 Almiron: His energy and commitment contributed to Newcastle’s display – tore around closing down Arsenal’s defenders

7 Wilson: Hassled and harried both Gabriel and Saliba as he led the line in a committed, whole-hearted manner

7 Gordon: Scored the winner from close range and stepped into the breach to play as the central striker late on


Subs:

7 Livramento (for Burn, 46): Picked up the intensity of the game straight away after he was introduced as a half-time substitute

7 Willock (for Wilson, 62): Refused to give up a lost cause as he chased the ball towards the corner to set up Newcastle’s goal

5 Murphy (for Almiron, 62): Inadvertently helped set up Newcastle’s winner before his shoulder problem reappeared

Ritchie (for Murphy, 79)

(not used): Dubravka (gk), Dummett, Krafth, Hall, L Miley.


ARSENAL (4-3-3):

Raya 6; White 5 (Zinchenko 73), Saliba 6, Gabriel 6, Tomiyasu 5; RICE 7, Jorginho 6 (Vieira 79), Havertz 6; Saka 4, Nketiah 4 (Trossard 79), Martinelli 6.

Subs (not used): Ramsdale (gk), Hein (gk), Kiwior, Soares, Elneny, Nelson.


Man Of The Match: JOELINTON – The Newcastle midfielder epitomised his side’s all-action, aggressive performance.