Steve Bruce saw the positives of the performance – and so too did our writer Miles Starforth – who has been dishing out his player ratings for those in black and white.
And while the likes of Andy Carroll and debutant Elliot Anderson score highly, it was less positive for Jacob Murphy and others...
13. Jacob Murphy - 5
(For Krafth 68) Ran at Arsenal and pushed them back. Photo: STU FORSTER
14. Elliot Anderson - 7
(for Joelinton, 78) Unfazed by his debut, settled into the game well and kept it simple. Photo: GLYN KIRK
15. DeAndre Yedlin - 6
(for Almiron, 78) Slotted in well and looked to get on the attack. Photo: GLYN KIRK
16. Dwight Gayle - 5
(for Carroll, 105) Had a late penalty appeal waved away. Photo: Pool