
'Needs to hold the ball up better' – Miles Starforth's Newcastle United player ratings following their Chelsea defeat
Former Sunderland defender Marcos Alonso popped up with a late winner to deny Newcastle United another hard-earned away day point at Chelsea.
By Liam Kennedy
Published 19th Oct 2019, 17:08 BST
Updated 19th Oct 2019, 17:09 BST
Here's our Newcastle United writer Miles Starforth’s player ratings from Stamford Bridge...
1. Martin Dubravka - 7
Made a superb save to deny Mount before the break, and brilliantly denied Pulisic in the second half. Photo: Nathan Stirk
2. DeAndre Yedlin - 6
Got up and down the pitch after a gruelling international break. Photo: Ian MacNicol
3. Fabian Schar - 6
Brought composure to United’s back five, tried to turn defence into attack. Photo: Ian MacNicol
4. Jamaal Lascelles - 6
Competed well and helped limit Chelsea's chances. Photo: Paul Harding
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