Newcastle United losing 2-0 at half-time against Arsenal in the Premier League - here are the half-time player ratings from the match.
Eddie Howe made three changes to his side that drew 2-2 with AFC Bournemouth last time out in the Premier League. Dan Burn dropped to the bench with Tino Livramento starting his first league match since New Year's Day while Alexander Isak marked his return from injury as Harvey Barnes dropped back to the bench.
The big change of the evening saw Loris Karius handed his first Premier League appearance for Newcastle, almost 18 months after signing and a year since his only other competitive start in the Carabao Cup final.
Arsenal took the lead inside the opening 20 minutes as Gabriel's header was initially saved by Karius only for the ball to deflect back off Sven Botman twice, just going over the line.
Arsenal doubled their lead shortly afterwards as Gabriel Martinelli's low ball was turned in by Kai Havertz.
Newcastle were able to gain some composure and stop Arsenal scoring again as the sides went in 2-0 at the break.
Here are the Newcastle half-time player ratings from the match (ratings updated at full-time)...

9. Miguel Almiron - 4
A good interchange with Kieran Trippier saw Martin Odegaard booked early on. Squandered a good chance by running into David Raya but the flag was up regardless. | Arsenal FC via Getty Images

10. Anthony Gordon - 5
After a quiet first half, had Newcastle's first shot on target after 49 minutes. | Getty Images

11. Alexander Isak - 5
Made an important clearance from a corner early on. Had a couple of chances in the second half but didn't threaten the goalkeeper. | Getty Images

12. Harvey Barnes - 6
On for Isak 64: Played a part in the goal but couldn't help swing things in Newcastle's favour as Arsenal scored their third and fourth goals shortly after his introduction. | Getty Images


