An enormous win and luxurious efficiency as Eddie Howe’s Mags beat Arsenal 1-0 due to Alexander Isak’s first half header and a few good defending on the different finish.
Right here come our scores from a sensational group effort on Tyneside:
Pope (7) – Again to again clear sheets and was comparatively untroubled all through. Struggles on the ball however doesn’t matter a lot when he’s protected this properly!
Livramento (9) – My man of the match. Gave Martinelli and Jesus completely nothing all recreation, stopping so many assaults down their left. Used the ball properly, driving us ahead and has firmly established himself as our first alternative proper again.
Schar (7) – A lot improved efficiency this week, regardless of the odd foolish foul and silly yellow for kicking the ball away. Didn’t have a lot to do however a lot of what he did was executed properly.
Burn (7.5) – Complete hearted efficiency that we’ve come to count on. Acquired his head onto the whole lot, bullied Havertz and was tidy in possession. Massive presence in opposition to a bodily Arsenal facet.
Corridor (9) – Unbelievable efficiency up in opposition to Saka. Has improved a lot defensively because the season has progressed and confirmed it right here. Received a lot within the air, didn’t let Saka previous him as soon as, learn the play, gained the ball a number of occasions with some forceful interceptions and was a continuing menace in assault too. Take a bow!
Longstaff (8) – One more pivotal efficiency and it’s no coincidence we glance much more strong when he’s within the midfield. Learn hazard and did the easy issues properly. Some good ahead passes to get us on the break.
Guimaraes (8) – Coated each blade of grass and gained loads of essential free kicks to launch the stress valve. The heartbeat of the group.
Willock (7.5) – Watching him in full flight is nice to see after his harm troubles. Fixed menace all through and interchanged properly with Joelinton.
Gordon (8) – Nobby Solano would’ve been pleased with that cross for the primary aim! Unbelievable help. Ran his socks off, lasted the sport properly and precipitated Timber points all recreation down the appropriate.
Joelinton (7.5) – Gave away loads of free kicks however that’s half and parcel of what you get along with his physicality. Rotated with Willock defensively so as to add muscle into the centre of midfield.
Isak (8) – Took his aim brilliantly. Appears to be discovering his kind and by no means made issues straightforward for Saliba and Gabriel, even bringing down lengthy ball to good impact and linking our assaults. Might see he drained so much in the direction of the top of the sport, but it surely’s 3 in 3 for him and the right week. A match and firing Isak is essential to any success this season.
Subs:
Tonali (7) – Some tidy touches shortly after approaching however was given a defensive remit. Did his job properly however no actual alternative to showcase the attacking facet of his recreation
Barnes (6) – Defended properly with out being given a lot of a chance on the break
Kelly (NR)