Newcastle United's English striker Dwight Gayle (L) celebrates with Newcastle United's Scottish midfielder Matt Ritchie (C) and Newcastle United's Paraguayan midfielder Miguel Almiron (R) after scoring a goal during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on July 26, 2020.placeholder image
Newcastle United's English striker Dwight Gayle (L) celebrates with Newcastle United's Scottish midfielder Matt Ritchie (C) and Newcastle United's Paraguayan midfielder Miguel Almiron (R) after scoring a goal during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on July 26, 2020.

Showed promise on last Newcastle United appearance? Miles Starforth dishes out his Liverpool loss player ratings

By Liam Kennedy
Published 26th Jul 2020, 18:09 GMT
Updated 26th Jul 2020, 18:22 GMT

Newcastle United burst out the blocks against Liverpool but were chased down and lapped by the Premier League champions at St James’s Park.

From a Magpies perspective it was a tough one to watch but who shone? Miles Starforth dishes out his player ratings from the final day of the top flight season.

(for Bentaleb, 49) Brought on after recovering from what was feared was a season-ending injury.

13. Sean Longstaff - 6

(for Bentaleb, 49) Brought on after recovering from what was feared was a season-ending injury. Photo: JAN KRUGER

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(for Dwight Gayle, 70) Had to help out in defence after coming on.

14. Andy Carroll - 6

(for Dwight Gayle, 70) Had to help out in defence after coming on. Photo: Pool

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(for Almiron, 70) Returned from a hamstring injury.

15. Isaac Hayden - 6

(for Almiron, 70) Returned from a hamstring injury. Photo: Michael Regan

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(for Rose, 75) Sent on for his United debut.

16. Kelland Watts - 6

(for Rose, 75) Sent on for his United debut. Photo: HECTOR RETAMAL

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