'His best performance' - Newcastle United player ratings as Magpies edge Crystal Palace in tight encounter
Newcastle edged-out Crystal Palace in a tight encounter – but what are our player ratings for the Magpies?
Miguel Almiron opened the scoring and after weathering a Crystal Palace storm, it was enough to seal all three points for Newcastle and take them to 40 points in the Premier League table.
But who impressed for Eddie Howe’s side? Here are our player ratings from the match:
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5. Matt Targett - 7
Very solid in defence and sent some very testing deliveries into the Palace box.
Photo: Naomi Baker
6. Bruno Guimaraes - 8
His wonderful ball over the top sent Almiron through for the opener. His touches in the middle of the park were often too quick for the Palace midfield to deal with. Another classy performance.
Photo: George Wood
7. Jonjo Shelvey - 6
Solid in midfield and recycled the ball well. A few long-range passes failed to find their intended destination.
Photo: Naomi Baker
8. Joelinton - 7
Yet again Joelinton put in a solid shift in midfield alongside Shelvey and Bruno.
Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY