Newcastle United lost 2-0 to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Wednesday evening - here are the player ratings from the match.
Eddie Howe named an unchanged line-up from the Newcastle side that beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 at St James’ Park 10 days ago. The Magpies went into the game looking to earn a third successive Premier League win for the first time since September.
Eberechi Eze had the first shot of the game as his edge-of-the-box effort curled wide of the right post. Jean-Philippe Mateta headed over for the hosts shortly afterwards.
Newcastle had a chance as Alexander Isak was played through on goal but Dean Henderson was quick off his line to deny the Swedish striker. A first half of few chances for The Magpies came to an end with the scoreline at 0-0.
10 minutes into the second half and Palace took the lead as Jean-Philippe Mateta received Jordan Ayew’s pass before rolling the ball into the bottom left corner of the goal.
Newcastle had a penalty shout turned down in the closing stages before Mateta doubled The Eagles’ lead to wrap up the three points. The result sees Newcastle drop behind Manchester United to seventh in the Premier League table.
Here are the Newcastle United player ratings from the match...
5. Dan Burn - 6
Won his battles down Newcastle's left side before shifting into a central role. | Getty Images
6. Bruno Guimaraes - 7
Tried to carry the ball forward and create things for Newcastle. Played a smart ball over the top for Alexander Isak but the forward wasn't able to get a shot away. A frustrating evening. | Getty Images Photo: Trying to carry the ball forward and create things for Newcastle. Played a smart ball over the top for Alexander Isak but the forward wasn't able to get a shot away.
7. Sean Longstaff - 5
Lacked presence in the game but did have a good penalty shout turned down in the closing stages. A weak pass led to Palace's second goal. | Getty Images
8. Elliot Anderson - 6
Had a couple of clumsy moments in possession but got into some good areas and put two dangerous balls in from the right. A tame header was Newcastle's first shot on target after 86 minutes. Booked. | Getty Images