A Callum Wilson penalty and a red card ensured the Magpies walked away from another more than below par evening on Tyneside with a point to show for their meagre efforts.
Collectively it was another poor day for United, but how did the players rate individually? Our Newcastle United writer Miles Starforth marks all 14 players out of 10 – and it doesn’t make for great reading... AGAIN.
9. Jetro Willems - 5
Returned to the starting XI after missing the Palace game, bright early on as Newcastle attacked. Photo: Tom Purslow
10. Joelinton - 5
Set up Newcastle’s first goal, but was largely anonymous after that. Photo: Matthew Peters
11. Dwight Gayle - 5
Handed his first start since May last year, but couldn’t take the one chance that came his way. Photo: Ian MacNicol
12. Christian Atsu - 6
(for Gayle 59) Came on with the game dead and buried. Photo: Stu Forster