Chelsea's English head coach Frank Lampard (L) catches an out of play ball as Newcastle United's English head coach Steve Bruce shouts instructions to his players from the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on November 21, 2020.

placeholder image — Chelsea's English head coach Frank Lampard (L) catches an out of play ball as Newcastle United's English head coach Steve Bruce shouts instructions to his players from the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on November 21, 2020.

Allan Saint-Maximin shocker but Sean Longstaff improvement – Miles Starforth's Newcastle United player ratings from Chelsea defeat

By Miles Starforth

Published 21st Nov 2020, 14:35 GMT

Updated 21st Nov 2020, 15:05 GMT

Newcastle United suffered yet another defeat – this time to Chelsea – without really troubling the scorers.

But who stood out from the crowd and who didn’t? Here’s Miles Starforth's player ratings from the 2-0 home defeat this afternoon...

(for Manquillo, 65) Livened up things in the final third.

13. Miguel Almiron - 6

(for Manquillo, 65) Livened up things in the final third. Photo: ALEX PANTLING

(for Saint-Maximin, 75) Didn't have a chance.

14. Andy Carroll - 5

(for Saint-Maximin, 75) Didn't have a chance. Photo: Pool

Allan Saint-Maximin Sean Longstaff Chelsea

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