Newcastle United enjoyed a memorable campaign as they secured a top four finish and Champions League football for the first time in 20 years. The Magpies also reached a first major cup final since 1999 as they were beaten in the Carabao Cup 2-0 by Manchester United at Wembley Stadium.
While the season was overwhelmingly positive, an early FA Cup exit at the hands of League One side Sheffield Wednesday in January was a rare low-point.
We have assessed the performances and impact of every member of Newcastle’s first-team squad and players who featured in competitive fixtures for the club during the 2022-23 campaign.
Here are the final rankings...
13. Matt Targett - 5.5
Was expected to be Newcastle’s starting left-back but was quickly ousted out of the starting line-up by Dan Burn. Injuries hampered his impact but he’s yet to really make an impact in the same way he did while on loan last season. Photo: Stu Forster
14. Anthony Gordon - 5.5
The jury is still out on the £40million January signing from Everton as he hasn’t had too many opportunities during his first half season at the club. Impressed off the bench on his debut against West Ham and scored his first goal for the club on the final day against Chelsea to end the season on a positive note. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
15. Chris Wood - 6
Fortunately, Newcastle didn’t have to rely on Chris Wood quite so much during the first half of the 2022-23 season as they did for the second half of the 2021-22 season. The New Zealand international was largely limited to substitute appearances and the odd start. Scored twice in four Premier League starts for Newcastle while also playing a role in the Carabao Cup final run with the winning goal against Tranmere Rovers and a successful penalty in the shoot-out win over Crystal Palace. Left in January to join Nottingham Forest on an initial loan deal but still played a small but important role at the club. | Getty Images
16. Elliot Anderson - 6.5
The decision not to loan the 20-year-old out this season has been vindicated as he has been able to make an impact off the bench, most notably against Nottingham Forest as he was cruelly denied his first goal for the club by VAR. Made 27 appearances in total though just two of those were Premier League starts. Grabbed an assist for Anthony Gordon v Chelsea on the final day. Photo: Nigel French