NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 03: Joelinton of Newcastle United celebrates after he scores the opening goal during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Newcastle United and AS Saint - Etienne at St. James Park on August 03, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) | Getty Images

placeholder image — NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 03: Joelinton of Newcastle United celebrates after he scores the opening goal during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Newcastle United and AS Saint - Etienne at St. James Park on August 03, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Joelinton and Matty Longstaff steal the show in Newcastle United's St-Etienne win - Miles Starforth's player ratings

By Liam Kennedy

Published 3rd Aug 2019, 17:07 GMT

Updated 3rd Aug 2019, 17:25 GMT

Newcastle United recorded their second pre-season win on the bounce thanks to goals from Joelinton and a cracker from Matty Longstaff.

It was the perfect warm up for the Magpies ahead of the Premier League kick-off next Sunday, when Arsenal are the visitors to St James’s Park, live in front of the Sky Sports cameras.

But who stood out against St-Etienne? Our writer Miles Starforth has his say with the two goalscorers getting top marks. Miguel Almiron also impressed on the day.