Newcastle United half-time player ratings v Arsenal: ‘Awkward’ 5/10 and ‘important’ 7/10 - gallery
Newcastle United are drawing 0-0 at Arsenal in the Premier League - here are the half-time player ratings from the match.
After withstanding early pressure from Arsenal, Newcastle were able to settle the game down as the half progressed despite creating few chances at the Emirates Stadium.
Joelinton had a big opportunity to put Newcastle ahead on the stroke of half-time but the sides went in level.
Here are the half-time player ratings from the match...
1. Nick Pope - 7
Denied Bukayo Saka from a tight angle early on and was alert to stop Martinelli and Nketiah in the second half.
2. Kieran Trippier - 8
Did little wrong down the right as he kept Martinelli contained and posed a threat with his deliveries but his team-mates lacked the movement to connect.
3. Fabian Schar - 7
After a slightly awkward first half in possession, defended well for the most part and made a very important challenge on Martinelli in the second half.
4. Sven Botman - 9
Managed the game well from the back and was a colossus in the air as Arsenal applied the pressure.