Miles Starforth's player ratings: Five 7s for Newcastle United players despite Tottenham defeat

By Joe Nicholson
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT

A late Son Heung-min winner denied Newcastle a point against Tottenham - but who stood out for Rafa Benitez's side at Wembley?

Our Newcastle writer Miles Starforth has dished out his player ratings following the 1-0 defeat for the Magpies - scroll down to see who shone and who struggled for the visitors.

Florian Lejeune in action against Tottenham.placeholder image
Florian Lejeune in action against Tottenham.
Well protected by his team-mates for most of the game, at fault for Son's late winner. 5placeholder image
Well protected by his team-mates for most of the game, at fault for Son's late winner. 5
Delivered some dangerous balls into the box in the second half. 6placeholder image
Delivered some dangerous balls into the box in the second half. 6
Very settled in United's back five after recovering from long-term injury. 7placeholder image
Very settled in United's back five after recovering from long-term injury. 7
Led the defence well on an afternoon when United didn't see much of the ball. 7placeholder image
Led the defence well on an afternoon when United didn't see much of the ball. 7
Made a superb goalline clearance to deny Eriksen and defended well all afternoon. 7placeholder image
Made a superb goalline clearance to deny Eriksen and defended well all afternoon. 7
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