'Superb' midfielder steals the show in our Newcastle United player ratings from Atalanta clash
In a very loud St James’s Park, Newcastle took a first-half lead through Chris Wood who coolly converted a spot-kick following a foul on Elliot Anderson in the box.
Following this goal, the Magpies piled on the pressure on their visitors but just couldn’t find a second before the half-time whistle.
Newcastle continued to press after the break and had a few positive moments courtesy of Elliot Anderson but only forced Marco Sportiello into making a couple of saves.
The game fizzled out as the visitors pushed for an equaliser but in truth, Newcastle were rarely threatened at the back.
Here is our player ratings from the clash with Atalanta:
Newcastle continued to press after the break and had a few positive moments courtesy of Elliot Anderson but only forced Marco Sportiello into making a couple of saves.
5. Matt Targett - 6
Much like Trippier on the opposite side, he had very little to do but coped with everything thrown his way. Photo: Gualter Fatia
6. Sean Longstaff - 7
Got on the ball a fair bit during the first-half and controlled proceedings in the middle of the park. Had a quiet second-half. Photo: Gualter Fatia
7. Elliot Anderson - 9
Was superb in the second-half and must have given Eddie Howe a huge selection headache for the clash with Nottingham Forest. Photo: Gualter Fatia
8. Miguel Almiron - 7
Looked exciting once again and forced Sportiello into a few smart saves. Another solid display from the Paraguayan. Photo: Gualter Fatia