Carroll scored his first goal since December 26, 2010 in a 2-1 home loss to Leicester City, with James Maddison and Youri Tielemans netting for the Foxes.
How did each Newcastle United player rate on the day? Miles Starforth gives his take, with our man pointing the finger at United’s first choice, misfiring frontline...
1. Karl Darlow - 6
Left far too exposed for both goals, otherwise had a quiet game. Photo: Pool
2. DeAndre Yedlin - 6
Handed a fifth successive start ahead of a possible move in this month’s transfer window, seemed to lack confidence in the final third of the pitch. Photo: STU FORSTER
3. Federico Fernandez - 6
Beaten in the build-up to Maddison's goal. Photo: Plumb Images
4. Fabian Schar - 6
Defended well and played the ball out intelligently. Photo: Pool