Miles Starforth's player ratings: How Newcastle United's players fared in Crystal Palace defeat

Newcastle United lost their first league game at St James's Park since January - but did anyone stand out in the 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace?

Our Newcastle writer Miles Starforth has dished out his player ratings following the game - scroll down and flick through our gallery to see how each player performed.

Newcastle United lost their first home game since January after a 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace.placeholder image
Newcastle United lost their first home game since January after a 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace.
Didn't have a shot to save until Milivojevic's second-half penalty. 6placeholder image
Didn't have a shot to save until Milivojevic's second-half penalty. 6
Clumsily conceded the second-half penalty which cost United at least a point. 4placeholder image
Clumsily conceded the second-half penalty which cost United at least a point. 4
Stretchered off to a standing ovation from fans after suffering an injury. 6placeholder image
Stretchered off to a standing ovation from fans after suffering an injury. 6
Defended well and helped limit Palace to just one shot on target. 6placeholder image
Defended well and helped limit Palace to just one shot on target. 6
Recalled to team after serving a ban and recovering from concussion, strolled through most of the game. 6placeholder image
Recalled to team after serving a ban and recovering from concussion, strolled through most of the game. 6
Got on the front foot in the first half and combined well with Almiron at times. 6placeholder image
Got on the front foot in the first half and combined well with Almiron at times. 6
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