Eddie Howe made eight changes to his side that beat Manchester City 1-0 in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday with only Nick Pope, Jamaal Lascelles and Alexander Isak keeping their place. It was the first time Lascelles had led The Magpies out in a Premier League match as captain since February 2022.
Miguel Almiron opened the scoring with his second goal in as many league matches with a curling edge of the box strike into the top left corner of the goal.
Newcastle had great chances to extend their lead through Alexander Isak and Elliot Anderson but the score remained 1-0 heading in at the break.
Alexander Isak then doubled Newcastle’s lead from the penalty spot late on as Howe’s side claimed a third successive league win.
Here are the Newcastle full-time player ratings from the match (updated from half-time ratings)...
9. Miguel Almiron - 7
A trademark finish from the edge of the box sparked Newcastle into life after a slow opening 10 minutes. Remained a threat from that point on and linked up well with Trippier. | Getty Images
10. Anthony Gordon - 7
Suspended after picking up a needless fifth booking of the season. Won another penalty to help Newcastle claim another three points. Got stuck in and pressed well to win the ball back in key areas but didn’t threaten the goal. | Getty Images
11. Alexander Isak - 7
Had Newcastle’s first shot of the game from the edge of the box after 11 minutes as James Trafford made a comfortable save. Squandered a great chance with the goal gaping. Kept his cool from the penalty spot to effectively secure the result for Newcastle. | AFP via Getty Images
12. Joelinton - n/a
On for Anderson 64: Went down injured moments after coming on. | Getty Images