Newcastle United's English striker Andy Carroll (C) clears the ball from his own penalty area during the English FA Cup third round football match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 9, 2021.Newcastle United's English striker Andy Carroll (C) clears the ball from his own penalty area during the English FA Cup third round football match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 9, 2021.
Newcastle United's English striker Andy Carroll (C) clears the ball from his own penalty area during the English FA Cup third round football match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 9, 2021.

Positive Carroll & Anderson but the same old story for Newcastle United – Miles Starforth's player ratings from Arsenal FA Cup exit

Newcastle United crashed out of the FA Cup at the third round stage at the Emirates as Arsenal scored two extra time strikes to edge through to round four.
By Liam Kennedy
Published 9th Jan 2021, 20:32 BST

Steve Bruce saw the positives of the performance – and so too did our writer Miles Starforth – who has been dishing out his player ratings for those in black and white.

And while the likes of Andy Carroll and debutant Elliot Anderson score highly, it was less positive for Jacob Murphy and others...

Handed his first start of the season after recovering from surgery on his heel, made important saves from Aubameyang, Willock and Xhaka.

1. Martin Dubravka - 8

Handed his first start of the season after recovering from surgery on his heel, made important saves from Aubameyang, Willock and Xhaka. Photo: GLYN KIRK

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Less comfortable in a wing-back role, taken off midway through the second half.

2. Emil Krafth - 6

Less comfortable in a wing-back role, taken off midway through the second half. Photo: GLYN KIRK

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Slotted in at central defence against his former club after serving a one-game suspension, put in a typically-committed performance.

3. Isaac Hayden - 7

Slotted in at central defence against his former club after serving a one-game suspension, put in a typically-committed performance. Photo: GLYN KIRK

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Recalled to the team after recovering from Covid-19, taken off at the break after a demanding first 45 minutes back in the team.

4. Jamaal Lascelles - 6

Recalled to the team after recovering from Covid-19, taken off at the break after a demanding first 45 minutes back in the team. Photo: Pool

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