NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 28: Fabian Schar of Newcastle United celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Everton FC at St. James Park on December 28, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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'Mistake took the shine off another fine show' – Liam Kennedy's Newcastle United player ratings after Everton loss

By Liam Kennedy

Published 28th Dec 2019, 17:37 GMT

Updated 28th Dec 2019, 17:47 GMT

Newcastle United suffered their first Premier League home defeat since August against Everton at St James’s Park this afternoon – but how did the players rate?

Our Newcastle United writer Liam Kennedy assesses who performed well, and not so well, as Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s double saw the Magpies beaten in the Premier League. Fabian Schar got the only goal for United, after ANOTHER assist by Andy Carroll up top. Scroll through the pages to see who got what out of 10...

13. Christian Atsu - 5

(for Lejeune 74) Much more involved than Gayle but end-product lacking again. | Getty Images Photo: Ian MacNicol

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14. Sean Longstaff - N/A

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'Mistake took the shine off another fine show' – Liam Kennedy's Newcastle United player ratings after Everton loss

Newcastle United suffered their first Premier League home defeat since August against Everton at St James’s Park this afternoon – but how did the players rate?

13. Christian Atsu - 5

14. Sean Longstaff - N/A

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