'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.

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. | Getty Images Photo: Nathan Stirk

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2. DeAndre Yedlin - 6

Got up and down the pitch after a gruelling international break. | Getty Images Photo: Ian MacNicol

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3. Fabian Schar - 6

Brought composure to United’s back five, tried to turn defence into attack. | Getty Images Photo: Ian MacNicol

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4. Jamaal Lascelles - 6

Competed well and helped limit Chelsea's chances. | Getty Images Photo: Paul Harding

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