Miles Starforth's player ratings: How Newcastle United's players performed at West Ham

Newcastle United suffered their first defeat for over a month following a 2-0 defeat at West Ham - but did anyone stand out?

Our Newcastle United writer Miles Starforth has dished out his player ratings following the game at the London Stadium - Scroll down to see how each player performed.

Newcastle's Sean Longstaff in action against West Ham.placeholder image
Newcastle's Sean Longstaff in action against West Ham.
Let down by his defence for the first goal. 6placeholder image
Let down by his defence for the first goal. 6
Played on after suffering a head wound, surprisingly kept his place. 5placeholder image
Played on after suffering a head wound, surprisingly kept his place. 5
At fault for West Ham's first goal when he lost Rice at a corner. 5placeholder image
At fault for West Ham's first goal when he lost Rice at a corner. 5
Had an awkward evening, but the defence steadied after the break. 6placeholder image
Had an awkward evening, but the defence steadied after the break. 6
Gave away a penalty after diving in on Hernandez. 5placeholder image
Gave away a penalty after diving in on Hernandez. 5
Looked dangerous when he broke into the final third of the pitch. 6placeholder image
Looked dangerous when he broke into the final third of the pitch. 6
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