Energetic, 'on the break' Newcastle United go toe-to-toe with Man City – and here's Liam Kennedy's half-time ratings

But just as all looked lost Joelinton popped up with a late leveller. How did Newcastle United writer Liam Kennedy rate the Magpies’ display? Here’s his player ratings from the first 45.

Martin Dubravka – 6

Has had little to deal with apart from picking the ball out the net. Could do nothing about the equaliser.

Jacob Murphy – 6

Every time he plays just seems to get better and better defensively. Unlucky for the goal.

Emil Krafth – 7

What a header for his first goal in black and white on his 31st attempt. Some solid defensive work, too.

Federico Fernandez – 5

Looked a yard off the pace. Second to every ball.

Paul Dummett – 6

Solid enough and has kept things tight down the United left, the City left.

Matt Ritchie – 6

A very vocal evening for the former Scotland international and has defended well by his standards.

Jonjo Shelvey – 6

So unlucky with a free-kick from around 25 yards, bit the bar.

Joe Willock – 7

Some energetic bursts forward with United playing very much on the break.

Miguel Almiron – 6

Slightly improved on recent weeks but should have done better with one first-half break.

Allan Saint-Maximin – 6

Hasn’t been able to get into the game much but it was his break that won the penalty.

Joelinton – 6

Little to no impact up top but it’s hardly been his fault. Well, until a top class penalty on the brink of half-time.

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