Newcastle United player ratings v Everton: 'Absolutely nothing' 4/10 & the 7/10 that 'has to start' at Fulham
Newcastle United 0-1 Everton: How we rated every Newcastle player out of 10.
Newcastle United suffered a second defeat in four days to Everton after losing 1-0 at St James’ Park.
The Magpies were looking for revenge after losing 3-1 away to the Toffees in the last 16 of the Carabao Cup last Thursday but came up short once again after Thierno Barry’s 49th-minute goal inflicted a fifth defeat in seven matches.
Matthias Jaissle’s side were booed off at half-time and full-time as concerns rise on Tyneside. They head to Fulham on Saturday sitting 14th in the Premier League table, four points above the relegation zone.
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Here’s our Newcastle player ratings from the defeat:
Lukas Hornicek - 4
Mistakes have crept into his game since the international break and there was another big one last night. A howler as he spilled Tyrique George’s shot to Thierno Barry.
Amar Dedic - 5
Evidently, he likes to get forward but looks vulnerable defensively. To be fair, that sentence probably sums up Dedic as a player.
Fabian Schar - 6
Tried the long range passes in the first half but very few, if any actually, came off. Engaged in a battle with Thierno Barry and lost out to the striker for the goal after claiming a foul. Showed a bit of fight that others lacked.
Dan Burn - 6
A committed display, despite the defeat. Cut an extremely frustrated figure.
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Lewis Hall - 5
Once the standout, now failing in line with everyone else. His performances are being dragged down by his teammates.
Nico Gonzalez - 5.5
Neat and tidy but part of a midfield that was regularly bypassed inside the opening 45 minutes. Replaced by Sean Steur on the hour mark and the Dutchman outshone him.
Joelinton - 7
Newcastle’s man of the match, if you had to pick one. Typically physical, but he was also positive on the ball.
Anthony Elanga - 4
Newcastle had been crying out for his return, now tonight makes you rethink that statement. Woefully switched off for Everton’s opener, though was unlucky to see a potentially equaliser backspin off the line.
Harvey Barnes - 5
Cut inside of Jake O’Brien on several occasions and was found in some promising positions but lacked the final ball.
Joe Willock - 4
Genuinely forgot he was playing at times. An absolute nothing performance.
Will Osula - 4
Anonymous for the most part. Surprised to see him last the 90 minutes.
Yoane Wissa (on for Willock, 64) - 5
Saw a late shot well saved by Jordan Pickford. The closest Newcastle came to equalising in the closing stages.
Sean Steur (on for Gonzalez, 64) - 7
His introduction was greeted by sarcastic cheers. A bright spark. Start him at Fulham. Simple.
Jacob Ramsey (on for Joelinton, 75) - 2
The same amount of red cards as goals in black and white. A stupid second yellow card deep in stoppage time.
Jacob Murphy (on for Elanga, 75) - 5
Whipped a few crosses in, as he usually does.