Neil Maupay’s two early goals saw United beaten with 10 minutes not yet on the clock – and despite Steve Bruce efforts to change personnel and system, the Magpies were second best from minute one to 90.
Here’s how our Newcastle United writer Miles Starforth ranked each individual performances. Scroll through the pages for full marks.
5. Javier Manquillo - 6
Stuck to his task on an awkward afternoon for Newcastle. Photo: Tom Purslow
6. Matty Longstaff - 7
Scored 17 minutes into his first league start in almost two months, never stopped running. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
7. Sean Longstaff - 5
Handed a start against the team which wanted to sign him in the summer, at fault for the fourth goal and nowhere near his best. Photo: Tom Purslow
8. Miguel Almiron - 5
Threatened in fits and starts, drew a foul from McTominay which should have seen the midfielder shown a second yellow card. Photo: Clive Brunskill