Newcastle took the lead within the opening three minutes after Joelinton was fouled by Daniel Amartey in the penalty area and Chris Wood converted from the spot. Miguel Almiron then doubled the visitors’ advantage shortly afterwards with his ninth goal of the season following a neat exchange with Bruno Guimaraes.
Joelinton then made it 3-0 to Newcastle just after the half-hour mark as he headed the ball in from Kieran Trippier’s cross.
9. Miguel Almiron - 8
A threat cutting inside and going down the line. A brilliant exchange with Guimaraes and a tidy finish saw him net his ninth goal of the season. | Getty Images
10. Joelinton - 9
Did well to win an early penalty and rose highest to head in Newcastle’s third goal of the game. An excellent showing. | AFP via Getty Images
11. Chris Wood - 7
Stepped up and blasted Newcastle into the lead early on. Dropped deep well at times and won the ball back brilliantly after Newcastle lost possession. Could have held the ball up better on a few occasions. | AFP via Getty Images
