Dwight Gayle of Newcastle United celebrates with Andy Carroll and Jamaal Lascelles after scoring against Aston Villa.

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Miles Starforth's player ratings: Who shone and struggled for Newcastle United in Aston Villa draw

By Miles Starforth

Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT

Updated 24th Jun 2020, 20:25 GMT

Newcastle United were held to a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa on Wednesday evening – but who stood out for Steve Bruce’s side at St James’s Park?

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:

Not yet up to speed, didn’t get forward too much. 5

5. Danny Rose - 5

Not yet up to speed, didn’t get forward too much. 5 Photo: Alex Livesey

Didn’t see enough of the ball, United needed him in more dangerous areas. 6

6. Allan Saint-Maximin - 6

Didn’t see enough of the ball, United needed him in more dangerous areas. 6 Photo: Pool

Brought some composure to the midfield after an awkward opening, showed glimpses of his passing ability. 6

7. Jonjo Shelvey - 6

Brought some composure to the midfield after an awkward opening, showed glimpses of his passing ability. 6 Photo: LAURENCE GRIFFITHS

Competed well and always wanted the ball. 6

8. Isaac Hayden - 6

Competed well and always wanted the ball. 6 Photo: Michael Regan

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