Two 10s, a few 9s, several 8s and the odd 7 – Newcastle player ratings vs Spurs

Arguably our performance of the season and a stunning win for Eddie Howe’s Mags, as Newcastle United battered Spurs (again!) at St James’ Park in a 4-0 victory. Here’s our marks out of 10 and comments on a superb team display.

Dubravka – 7 – Back-to-back clean sheets and had very little to do. The only reason I’ve marked him down slightly (compared to others) is due to his lack of communication coming off his line and second half shot that he very nearly spilt into the path of a Spurs attacker.

Murphy – 8 – Thought he was brilliant and filled in impressively at right-back. Dealt the dangerous Udogie very well and supported attacks too.

Krafth – 7.5 – Another playing operating in an unnatural position but was rock solid after a slightly iffy start. Was tight to Werner, didn’t dive in and hit the post in the second half with an effort from the edge of the box!

Schar – 10 – A stunning display from the Swiss, who is aging like a fine wine! Man marked Son out of the game at times, made some smart tactical fouls, several exquisite passes into midfield to send us clear in attack and all topped off with a towering header to make it 4-0.

Burn – 8 – He’s been superb at centre-back in Botman’s absence but he was back to left-back today and was magnificent. Won a big header in the build up to Gordon’s goal, led by example and didn’t give Johnson much space, making up for the pace mismatch.

Longstaff – 7.5 – One lapse early on where he was robbed of possession in a dangerous area, but generally showed real discipline and tactical awareness to keep Maddison quiet and cut off passing lanes down Spurs’ left. A much improved display after a tough few months for the Geordie midfielder playing through the pain.

Bruno – 8.5 – Ran the show and showed such class on and off the ball. Superb through ball for Isak’s second to make it 3-0 and kept his discipline while working tirelessly, seeing him avoid his 10th yellow and escape a…

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Author : Olly Hawkins

Publish date : 2024-04-13 16:10:52

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