Miles Starforth's player ratings from Newcastle United v Sheffield UnitedMiles Starforth's player ratings from Newcastle United v Sheffield United
Miles Starforth's player ratings from Newcastle United v Sheffield United

Miles Starforth's Newcastle United player ratings: Two star men earn 8s after stunning Sheffield United display

Newcastle United enjoyed a dream return to Premier League action with victory over Sheffield United – but how did their players perform in the triumph?
By Miles Starforth
Published 21st Jun 2020, 15:49 BST
Updated 21st Jun 2020, 16:00 BST

Allan Saint-Maximin’s tidy far post finish, Matt Ritchie’s stunning drive and a rare Joelinton strike from close range sealed a vital victory for Steve Bruce’s men.

But who were the star men at St James’s Park?

Scroll down and click through the pages to see how Miles Starforth rated the displays on show against the Blades:

Didn’t have too much to do on his return to St James’s Park, had been injured on his last competitive appearance. 6

1. Martin Dubravka

Didn’t have too much to do on his return to St James’s Park, had been injured on his last competitive appearance. 6 Photo: Michael Regan

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Got forward a lot before the break, preferred to Yedlin. 7

2. Javier Manquillo

Got forward a lot before the break, preferred to Yedlin. 7 Photo: Laurence Griffiths

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Led the team well, largely untroubled at the heart of United’s defence. 6

3. Jamaal Lascelles

Led the team well, largely untroubled at the heart of United’s defence. 6 Photo: LAURENCE GRIFFITHS

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Solid and dependable, some no-nonsense defending alongside Lascelles. 7

4. Federico Fernandez

Solid and dependable, some no-nonsense defending alongside Lascelles. 7 Photo: Ian MacNicol

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