7 Pope: Crucial save to deny Fernandez shortly after Chelsea’s equaliser, was fortunate not to be punished by Gallagher after rare mistake.

8 Trippier: Set-piece threat throughout. Furious with award of free-kick that led to Chelsea equaliser but showed his leadership skills to respond in the manner he did.

8 Lascelles: Like Trippier, responded in the best possible fashion to first half mistake. Thumping header got Newcastle back in front.

7 Schar: Solid showing. Kept Jackson and Chelsea runners quiet for the most part.

8 Livramento: Bit of an uncertain start but got better as the game went on. Chelsea dangerman Palmer didn’t really get a kick.

8 Bruno: Showed why he was so sorely missed at Bournemouth. Bossed it.

9 Miley: Hard to believe the midfielder is just 17. Calm, composed and confident throughout. His brilliant through-ball teed up Isak for opener. A young player with a huge future.

8 Joelinton: Missed glorious first half chance but made amends with second half goal. All-action throughout.

8 Almiron: Set the tone for Newcastle with his energy. Buzzed about non-stop and linked up well with Trippier, as is always the case.

9 Gordon: Another excellent showing and the perfect response to his latest England snub. Deserved his late goal.

8 Isak: Timely boost to have Isak back and the striker wasted no time in making an impact. Calm finish for opening goal, led the line well.

Substitutes:

Ritchie (for Isak, 81):

Dummett (for Lascelles, 86): N/A

Murphy (for Almiron, 86): N/A

Ndiweni (for Gordon, 90+2) N/A

Diallo (for Miley, 90+2) N/A

Substitutes not used: Dubravka, Gillespie, Karius, Parkinson

Chelsea: Sanchez, 5 James 4, Thiago Silva 4, Badiashile 5, Cucurell 5, Enzo 5, Ugochukwu 5 (Caicedo, 68), Gallagher 5 (Mudryk, 68), Palmer 6 (Colwill, 75), Jackson 5 (Broja, 68), Sterling 6 (Madueke, 87)

Substitutes not used: Petrovic, Disasi, Maatsen, Matos

Man of the Match: Lewis Miley. Special afternoon for the teenager, who could be a key man in the coming weeks given injuries and absences in midfield.