Newcastle United beat West Ham United 1-0 at the London Stadium on Monday evening - here are the player ratings from the match.
Eddie Howe made three changes to his side that were beaten 2-1 against Brighton & Hove Albion last time out in the FA Cup. Nick Pope returned in goal while Bruno Guimaraes came in for Lewis Miley and Jacob Murphy replaced the suspended Anthony Gordon.
Tomas Soucek almost opened the scoring for West Ham in the opening minute but blazed his shot over the bar. Harvey Barnes twice came close for Newcastle in the first half but was denied by Alphonse Areola on both occasions as the sides went in goalless at half-time.
Newcastle broke the deadlock midway through the second half as Harvey Barnes’ cross from the edge of the box was turned in by Bruno Guimaraes to make it 1-0.
That ended up being the winner as Newcastle picked up a big three points to move back up to sixth in the table. Next stop, Wembley.
Here are the Newcastle United player ratings from the match...
9. Jacob Murphy - 6
His deflected cross almost opened the scoring for Newcastle. Lively in the second half after a quiet opening 45 with some dangerous balls into the box. | Getty Images
10. Harvey Barnes - 7
Saw a great opportunity saved well by Areola. Was denied again by a header shortly afterwards. Newcastle’s biggest threat and grabbed an assist in the second half with a well-weighted ball in for Bruno Guimaraes to turn in. Just about passed his Wembley audition. | AFP via Getty Images
11. Alexander Isak - 6
Had a couple of bright moments and clever touches but lacked his usual cutting edge. An improvised effort sailed harmlessly over the bar after Areola had pulled off a good save from Jacob Murphy’s cross. | Getty Images
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