OXFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Joelinton of Newcastle United celebrates with his team mates after scoring his team's second goal during the FA Cup Fourth Round Replay match between Oxford United and Newcastle United at Kassam Stadium on February 04, 2020 in Oxford, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)placeholder image
OXFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Joelinton of Newcastle United celebrates with his team mates after scoring his team's second goal during the FA Cup Fourth Round Replay match between Oxford United and Newcastle United at Kassam Stadium on February 04, 2020 in Oxford, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Miguel Almiron & Allan Saint-Maximin steal the show in Newcastle FA Cup win –Miles Starforth's West Brom ratings

By Liam Kennedy
Published 3rd Mar 2020, 22:12 GMT
Updated 3rd Mar 2020, 22:33 GMT

Newcastle United are 90 minutes away from a place at Wembley – a place they’ve not been to for more than two decades.

A comfortable looking three-goal win was on the cards until a late wobble saw West Brom pull it back to 3-2 on the night.

As a team, the performance was top notch (mostly) – but what about individuals? Our NUFC writer Miles Starforth dishes out his marks and thoughts on a memorable night for the Magpies.

(for Almiron, 89) Fought and competed in midfield.

13. Isaac Hayden - 6

(for Almiron, 89) Fought and competed in midfield. | Getty Images Photo: Gareth Copley

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(for Lejeune, 97) Competed well at the back.

14. Ciaran Clark - 6

(for Lejeune, 97) Competed well at the back. | Getty Images Photo: Ian MacNicol

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(for Bentaleb, 103) Wasn’t able to play a telling ball.

15. Christian Atsu - 5

(for Bentaleb, 103) Wasn’t able to play a telling ball. | Getty Images Photo: Laurence Griffiths

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