Murphy, Gordon And Guimaraes Get 8.5 | Newcastle United Players Rated In Dominant Win Vs Burnley

04/05/2024 18:53

Newcastle United locked horns with Burnley at Turf Moor earlier today as they looked to secure all three points on the road in the Premier League. The Magpies made a good start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 19th minute when Callum Wilson found the back of the net. Sean Longstaff doubled his team’s advantage in the 35th minute before Bruno Guimaraes put daylight between the two teams when he scored just five minutes later. Eddie Howe’s men went into the half-time break 3-0 up on the scoreline.

Alexander Isak put the match to bed when he found the back of the net in the 55th minute. Dara O’Shea grabbed a late consolation for the home side as Newcastle cruised to a dominant 4-1 win away from home.

Let’s take a look at how each Newcastle United player performed during the match against the Clarets.

GK: Martin Dubravka – 6.5/10

Dubravka made a few solid saves at the back but failed to keep a clean sheet.

RB: Tino Livramento – 6.5/10

He performed his defensive responsibilities well and caught the eye at times in the opponent’s half.

CB: Emil Krafth – 6.5/10

Krafth put his foot through the ball when needed and was accurate with his ball distribution.

CB: Dan Burn – 7/10

He didn’t do much wrong on the defensive end of the field and won his fair share of aerial duels.

LB: Lewis Hall – 7/10

Hall was solid when defending inside his half and made one positive run with the ball.

RW: Jacob Murphy – 8.5/10

He managed to orchestrate a lot of decent chances for others around him and has got two assists to show for his efforts.

CM: Sean Longstaff – 7.5/10

Longstaff was full of energy in the middle of the park and managed to score in the 35th minute.

CM: Bruno Guimaraes – 8.5/10

He anchored the midfield with conviction and got his name on the scoresheet in the 40th minute.

LW: Anthony Gordon – 8.5/10

Gordon was a constant menace in the final third and has got an assist to show for his efforts.

ST: Callum Wilson – 8/10

Wilson was a threat at times and was responsible for scoring the opener in the 19th minute.

ST: Alexander Isak – 7.5/10

He was a real menace in the final third and got his name on the scoresheet early in the second half.

Substitutes:

CM: Elliot Anderson – 6/10

He made one decent chance in the final third.

LW: Harvey Barnes – 6/10

Barnes was lively after coming off the bench.

RW: Miguel Almiron – 6/10

His impact on the game was minimal.

CM: Joelinton – 6.5/10

Joelinton added some creativity to Newcastle’s midfield.

CM: Matt Ritchie – N/A

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