'His game is about so much more than goals' – Joe Willock & Martin Dubravka shine in Liam Kennedy's half-time Newcastle United player ratings

Martin Dubravka – 8

Some agile stops from the Slovak. One very smart stop from Kelechi Iheanacho and an unbelievable one from Jamie Vardy!

Jacob Murphy – 6

Solid enough from the winger turned wing-back. Defensively sound.

Emil Krafth – 7

Barely tested at all. Has answered all questions asked of him.

Federico Fernandez – 7

Much better when played in the centre of the three at the back.

Paul Dummett – 7

Scored his first goal in black and white since January 2016 with a towering header. Has been involved plenty with ball at feet in open play, too.

Matt Ritchie – 7

A typical all-action display down the left. And, for a change, doesn’t look open defensively.

Jonjo Shelvey – 6

Some poor distribution early on but has warmed into the game.

Joe Willock – 8

A threat every time he gets the ball. And what a run and finish for the goal. Five for the Magpies now, four in his last four. His game is about so much more than goals, too.

Miguel Almiron – 6

A bit backwards and sideways when he has received the ball. Ultimately he’s just playing too deep in this system.

Allan Saint-Maximin – 7

Some early bursts and spark but faded out of it a little as the half went on. Should be on the scoresheet.

Callum Wilson – 7

Looks bang up for it – you can tell he fancies another goal. This game has suited him too, with gaps down the sides of the central defenders.

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