LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: (L-R) Emil Krafth, Jamal Lewis, Ciaran Clark, Andy Carroll and Karl Darlow of Newcastle United walk out to the field of play during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on January 18, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around England remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Adam Davy - Pool/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: (L-R) Emil Krafth, Jamal Lewis, Ciaran Clark, Andy Carroll and Karl Darlow of Newcastle United walk out to the field of play during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on January 18, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around England remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Adam Davy - Pool/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: (L-R) Emil Krafth, Jamal Lewis, Ciaran Clark, Andy Carroll and Karl Darlow of Newcastle United walk out to the field of play during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on January 18, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around England remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Adam Davy - Pool/Getty Images)

Newcastle United player ratings from Arsenal – with Miles Starforth picking out awful Magpies trio

Newcastle United’s Premier League slump continued at Arsenal as Steve Bruce did things ‘his way’ – but his side produced a performance of little difference.
By Liam Kennedy
Published 19th Jan 2021, 10:41 BST

Goalless and toothless at the break, you could argue there was a marked improvement at the Emirates in comparison to the very low base set at Bramall Lane. But in the second half, as United retreated further and further back, the wheels came off.

Who performed best and who had a shocker? Here’s Miles Starforth’s player ratings...

Got a foot to an early ball from Saka which put off Aubameyang, good save to deny Lacazette after the break

1. Karl Darlow - 7

Got a foot to an early ball from Saka which put off Aubameyang, good save to deny Lacazette after the break Photo: Catherine Ivill

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Arsenal repeatedly attacked down United's right, and he was culpable for two goals, struggled to deliver a decent ball when he did get forward

2. Emil Krafth - 3

Arsenal repeatedly attacked down United's right, and he was culpable for two goals, struggled to deliver a decent ball when he did get forward Photo: GLYN KIRK

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Restored to the starting XI, another tough night on his comeback from Covid-19.

3. Jamaal Lascelles - 5

Restored to the starting XI, another tough night on his comeback from Covid-19. Photo: Catherine Ivill

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Had far too much to do in the heart of United's defence.

4. Ciaran Clark - 5

Had far too much to do in the heart of United's defence. Photo: Catherine Ivill

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