NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Jetro Willems of Newcastle United celebrates with teammates Allan Saint-Maximin and Miguel Almiron of Newcastle United after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St. James Park on November 30, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)placeholder image
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Jetro Willems of Newcastle United celebrates with teammates Allan Saint-Maximin and Miguel Almiron of Newcastle United after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St. James Park on November 30, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Redemption, reemergence & a point rescuing cracker  – Liam Kennedy's Newcastle United player ratings

By Liam Kennedy
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
Updated 1st Dec 2019, 13:18 GMT

It was a case of redemption for some and a reemergence for others as Newcastle United broke free of their Villa Park shackles to secure a late point against Premier League champions Manchester City.

Jonjo Shelvey’s late equaliser came as a welcome surprise for Steve Bruce’s Magpies, who had fallen behind to a Kevin De Bruyne belter.

Earlier Jetro Willems scored his second of the season to cancel out Raheem Sterling's opener. Here’s how our NUFC writer Liam Kennedy rated individual's performances.

(for Saint-Maximin 80) Top creator at United this season with three assists having laid Shelvey's goal on.

13. Christian Atsu - 7

(for Saint-Maximin 80) Top creator at United this season with three assists having laid Shelvey's goal on. | Getty Images Photo: Stu Forster

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