Miles Starforth's player ratings: Who shone and struggled for Newcastle United in Aston Villa draw
Magpies striker Dwight Gayle opened the scoring after coming off the bench for the hosts, yet another substitute, Villa’s Ahmed Elmohamady, equalised seven minutes from time. Our Newcastle United reporter Miles Starforth has dished out his player ratings from the game – scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see them:
1. Martin Dubravka - 6
Had to be alert in the first half as Villa pressed for an opener, should have done better for the goal 6 Photo: Michael Regan
2. Javier Manquillo - 6
Struggled at times after again being preferred to Yedlin, given a difficult game. 6 Photo: LAURENCE GRIFFITHS
3. Jamaal Lascelles - 6
Had an awkward first 30 minutes, but dug in and led United to a solid point. 6 Photo: Gteey Images
4. Federico Fernandez - 6
Had to defend stoutly again, not as confident and composed with the ball. 6 Photo: Pool