Federico Fernadez tapped home an 87th-minute winner at St James’s Park after Jonjo Shelvey cancelled out Danny Ings’ early second-half opener for the Saints. Our Toon writer Liam Kennedy has dished out his player ratings – with one man singled out for heavy praise. Scroll and click through the pages to see how each player ranks:
1. Martin Dubravka - 8
Martin Dubravka - A couple of excellent saves in the opening 45. Another top class performance - 8 Photo: Stu Forster
2. Javier Manquillo - 7
Excellent again down the right, full of running, energy and pace - 7 Photo: Mark Runnacles
3. Federico Fernandez - 8
Equally at home on the right as he was in the middle in the second half. Got the winner - 8 Photo: Nigel Roddis
4. Ciaran Clark - 6
Withdrawn at the break with what must have been an injury - 6 Photo: Ian MacNicol