Miles Starforth's Newcastle United ratings: Sean Longstaff produces 'flawless' display in brilliant win against Burnley

Fabian Schar and Sean Longstaff caught the eye in Newcastle United's 2-0 win over Burnley in the Premier League.

Miles Starforth dishes out his player ratings below.

Newcastle United beat Burnley 2-0 last night.placeholder image
Newcastle United beat Burnley 2-0 last night.
Made a good first-half save to deny Barnes, and was there when United needed him 7placeholder image
Made a good first-half save to deny Barnes, and was there when United needed him 7
Put in a steady performance after being handed a surprise start 7placeholder image
Put in a steady performance after being handed a surprise start 7
Netted what will most likely be the best goal scored at St James's Park this season 8placeholder image
Netted what will most likely be the best goal scored at St James's Park this season 8
Put in another unfussy performance, led the defence, and team, well 7placeholder image
Put in another unfussy performance, led the defence, and team, well 7
So comfortable in United's defence, makes it look easy 7placeholder image
So comfortable in United's defence, makes it look easy 7
Opened his Premier League account with a neat finish and put in another flawless performance in midfield 8placeholder image
Opened his Premier League account with a neat finish and put in another flawless performance in midfield 8
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