The Magpies dominated, were awarded and missed their first penalty of the season, saw an opposition player sent off for the first time in 14 months and climbed EIGHT points clear of the top flight relegation zone.
But how did United’s players rate down on the south coast? Here’s NUFC writer Miles Starforth’s player ratings at the end of a BIG week for United.
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13. Isaac Hayden - 6
(for Almiron, 89) Fought and competed in midfield. | Getty Images Photo: Gareth Copley
14. Ciaran Clark - 6
(for Lejeune, 97) Competed well at the back. | Getty Images Photo: Ian MacNicol
15. Christian Atsu - 5
(for Bentaleb, 103) Wasn’t able to play a telling ball. | Getty Images Photo: Laurence Griffiths
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