Newcastle are losing 1-0 to Brighton & Hove Albion at St James’ Park - here are the half-time player ratings from the match.
The Magpies returned to Premier League action following the international break with head coach Eddie Howe making two changes from the side that drew 0-0 at Everton a fortnight ago. The injured Kieran Trippier was left out and replaced by Tino Livramento while Harvey Barnes dropped to the bench to make way for the returning Alexander Isak.
18-year-old midfielder Lewis Miley also returned to the matchday squad for the first time since March following a lengthy spell out injured.
After a dominant start to the match by Newcastle, it was Brighton that took the lead against the run of play as Dany Welbeck broke through on goal and stroked the ball into the bottom right corner.
Brighton were able to hold on to the lead until half-time as Newcastle looked to turn things around in the second half.
Ultimately, Brighton were able to hold out for the win as Newcastle suffered only their second home defeat of 2024. The 1-0 scoreline also meant it was the first time The Magpies had failed to score in a Premier League home match since May 2023, a run of 22 games.
Here are the Newcastle player ratings from the match...
9. Jacob Murphy - 5
Blocked Isak's goalbound shot. Saw plenty of the ball but didn't do much with it before being taken off. | Getty Images
10. Anthony Gordon - 6
Made a lively start to the match down the left with some threatening runs forward. Forced a great save from Bart Verbruggen with a curling effort. Headed a great chance over the bar in the second half and shot straight at Verbruggen when played through one on one. Taken off after a wasteful afternoon in the final third. | Getty Images
11. Alexander Isak - 5
Got into some good areas and had a golden chance in front of goal from Joelinton's cross but couldn't connect. Had a chance on on one but was denied by the Brighton goalkeeper. Good on the ball at times but rusty in the final third on his return from injury as he missed a number of opportunities. | Getty Images
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