Newcastle United are winning 3-0 at Burnley at half-time on Saturday afternoon - here are the player ratings from the match so far.
Eddie Howe made two changes to the Newcastle side that beat Sheffield United 5-1 with the injured Fabian Schar dropping out in place of Emil Krafth and Callum Wilson making his first start since February as Elliot Anderson dropped to the bench.
Newcastle took the lead against the run of the play with their first meaningful attack of the match after 20 minutes as Alexander Isak’s blocked effort from Jacob Murphy’s cross was poked in by Callum Wilson on the rebound.
Sean Longstaff doubled Newcastle’s lead with a well-placed shot before Bruno Guimaraes made it 3-0 after being set up by Anthony Gordon.
And that’s how the scoreline stayed heading in at half-time as Newcastle ended the opening 45 in control.
Here are the Newcastle half-time player ratings from the match so far (ratings updated at full-time)...

5. Lewis Hall - 7
Recovered well after a shaky start to the game. Got forward well and picked out Isak and Gordon with searching balls down the left. Showed good composure when needed defensively in the second half. | Getty Images

6. Sean Longstaff - 7
Played a role in the opening goal as he found Murphy to cross the ball. Then scored himself with a tidy finish into the bottom left corner. | Getty Images

7. Bruno Guimaraes - 8
Fortunate not to concede a penalty in the opening 10 minutes for a nudge of Lorenz Assignon. Made it 3-0 with a fine finish before the break for his second goal in as many games. Came close to scoring again in the second half. | Getty Images

8. Jacob Murphy - 9
A low ball into the box led to Newcastle's opening goal. Set-up Longstaff for the second goal and Isak for the fourth. A constant threat down the right prior to coming off. | Getty Images


