One 9/10, four 8s and several 7s – Newcastle player ratings from 4-0 win vs Girona

A brilliant start to the Sela Weekender for Newcastle United as a Sean Longstaff brace, another goal for Jacob Murphy and smart Anthony Gordon finish saw us batter Girona 4-0 at St James’ Park.

Here come the ratings and some comments on each player involved in on the night:

Pope (7) – Great save in the first half and made one near post stop in the second, but otherwise untroubled aside from a tough back pass from Livramento.

Livramento (7.5) – Assist for the first goal and linked up well with Murphy. Careless giveaway in the first half nearly led to a goal, but he was a constant outball down our right and looks ready to make that position his own.

Krafth (7) – Much improved performance after an awful second 45 against Yokohama and looks to have formed a good understanding with Burn. Handy squad player.

Burn (7) – Comfortable at the back and was never troubled. Solid, no nonsense and almost scored after a powerful effort was well saved in the first half.

Hall (7.5) – Looks very comfortable on the ball and has a knack of being able to get himself out of trouble. Won the ball high up several times and is growing in confidence every game

Longstaff (8) – A couple of goals will give him a much needed confidence boost. As usual, takes up great positions in attack and does the little things well. Much maligned but did well today after being wasteful in the final third last time out.

J Miley (7.5) – Has really maximised his opportunities in pre season. Hasn’t looked out of place and put a good shift in. Won tackles and was tidy in possession. A quietly impressive display from Lewis’ older brother.

*Joelinton (9) – What a beast. An absolute destroyer in midfield who’s pressing and ability to break up play sets up the attacks perfectly. Had a hand in everything positive and one of the first names on the team sheet going into the new season

Murphy (8.5) – Who says we need a quality right winger to come in? Murphy doing everything he can to prove…

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Author : Luke Hutchin

Publish date : 2024-08-09 20:48:49

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