How did the players fare in Newcastle's 2-2 draw with Manchester City?
NEWCASTLE (3-4-2-1):
8 Dubravka: Made a string of crucial second-half saves, the pick of which saw him deny Sterling from close range
7 Clark: Defended impressively given the quality of what he was up against and has emerged as a key player this season
8 FERNANDEZ: Ensured Lascelles was not missed with a performance that oozed defensive quality and positional intelligence
7 Dummett: Justified his inclusion ahead of Schar with a typically committed and hard-working display
6 Manquillo: Kept battling away against the impressive Sterling and made a handful of important breaks down the right
7 Hayden: Provided excellent protection to those playing behind him and prevented David Silva from doing too much damage
8 Shelvey: Capped a fine all-round display with a superb long-range finish – his growing importance was underlined by his wearing of the armband
7 Willems: Claimed his second Newcastle goal with an excellent shot was a key factor throughout the game
7 Almiron: Finally bagged his first assist as he set up Willems and was a valuable outlet for most of the afternoon
6 Saint-Maximin: Made some eye-catching bursts, but lost the ball cheaply on occasion before a late injury forced him off
5 Joelinton: Was feeding off scraps for most of the game, but still gave the ball away too often and never looked like scoring
Subs:
5 Gayle (for Joelinton, 69): Didn’t really have an opportunity to make much of an impact in the closing stages
Atsu (for Saint-Maximin, 80)
(not used): Darlow (gk), Krafth, Schar, M Longstaff, S Longstaff.
MAN CITY (4-3-3):
Ederson 6; Walker 7, Stones 6, Fernandinho 6, Mendy 6; D Silva 7 (Foden 69, 5), Gundogan 5, DE BRUYNE 8; Mahrez 5 (B Silva 69, 5), Jesus 4, Sterling 8.
Subs (not used): Bravo (gk), Angelino, Otamendi, Cancelo, Rodri.
Man Of The Match: FEDERICO FERNANDEZ – The Argentinian was Newcastle’s best defender as they successfully frustrated a Manchester City side brimming with attacking talent.
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