Miles Starforth's player ratings: One 8 and two 7s for Newcastle United after 3-0 victory over Cardiff

By The Newsroom
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT

Newcastle United defender Fabian Schar stole the headlines after scoring two goals against Cardiff City - but who else stood out in the 3-0 win?

Our Newcastle United writer Miles Starforth has dished out his player ratings following the comprehensive victory - scroll down and flick through our gallery to see how each player performed.

Fabian Schar celebrates scoring against Cardiff.placeholder image
Fabian Schar celebrates scoring against Cardiff.
Had a quiet afternoon between the posts thanks to his team-mates. 6placeholder image
Had a quiet afternoon between the posts thanks to his team-mates. 6
Got forward and supported the attack all afternoon. 6placeholder image
Got forward and supported the attack all afternoon. 6
Opened his United account with a superb solo goal and made certain of the points with a second. 8placeholder image
Opened his United account with a superb solo goal and made certain of the points with a second. 8
Shrugged off the injury suffered at Ewood Park and led the team to an important victory. 6placeholder image
Shrugged off the injury suffered at Ewood Park and led the team to an important victory. 6
A solid 90 minutes for the defender on his comeback from long-term injury. 6placeholder image
A solid 90 minutes for the defender on his comeback from long-term injury. 6
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