How did the players fare in Newcastle United's 2-1 win at Burnley?

 


BURNLEY (5-3-2):

Pope 5; Roberts 4 (Weghorst 46, 6), Collins 4, Tarkoswki 5, Long 5, Taylor 4; McNeil 6, Brownhill 5 (Lennon 73), Cork 5; Barnes 5, CORNET 6.

Subs (not used): Hennessey (gk), Stephens, Bardsley, Thomas, Dodgson, Costelloe, McGlynn.


NEWCASTLE (4-3-3):

7 Dubravka: Made some important saves in the closing stages, and was unfortunate that the ball fell back to Cornet for Burnley’s goal

7 Trippier: As committed as ever against his former employers, winning tackles and making breaks down the right

7 Lascelles: Proved his quality endures as he slotted in to replace Schar, who suffered concussion against Arsenal

8 Burn: Another towering defensive display from the centre-half, who must have an outside chance of an England call-up next month

8 Targett: Has impressed hugely since arriving from Aston Villa – talks over a possible permanent move remain ongoing

7 Guimaraes: Controlled the heart of midfield for most of the game and was a cut above his opponents in the Burnley ranks

8 Longstaff: Made some telling breaks forward and used the ball well when he had it – Newcastle want him to sign a new deal

5 Joelinton: A remarkable season ended on an undeservedly low note as he was stretchered off in the early stages

6 Almiron: Wasn’t really able to threaten in the final third, but has justified his return to the fold in the last few weeks

8 WILSON: Has returned with a bang in the last two matches, underlining just how important a player he remains

7 Saint-Maximin: Caused Burnley a host of problems on the break and delivered the pass that led to Wilson’s second goal


Subs:

6 Murphy (for Joelinton, 11): Helped keep Newcastle on the front foot after coming on in the early stages

Wood (for Saint-Maximin, 72)

Ritchie (for Almiron, 89)

(not used): Darlow (gk), Dummett, Schar, Krafth, Fernandez, Gayle.


Man Of The Match: CALLUM WILSON – Newcastle’s number nine finished the season with three goals in two games – his class and attacking threat endures.