Was at fault for the goal Shields conceded but more than made up for that with a few vital saves.placeholder image
Was at fault for the goal Shields conceded but more than made up for that with a few vital saves. | Getty Images

Team of the week  – Sunderland & South Shields feature highly, while Newcastle United struggle

By Liam Kennedy
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
Updated 30th Sep 2019, 17:00 GMT

It may well have been a dismal weekend for Newcastle United – beaten 5-0 at Leicester City – but Sunderland and South Shields made it a positive round of fixtures by claiming victories.

But who shone for the Black Cats and Mariners? And did any Newcastle players sneak in to our Gazette team of the weekend?

First time he's made the XI, will no doubt not be the last.

1. Dillon Morse - 7

First time he's made the XI, will no doubt not be the last. | Getty Images Photo: Kev Wilson

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Will be so frustrated that another very strong defensive showing did not result in a clean sheet, still elusive in the league. Pace and aerial ability is so important to this side.

2. Jordan Willis - 7

Will be so frustrated that another very strong defensive showing did not result in a clean sheet, still elusive in the league. Pace and aerial ability is so important to this side. | Getty Images Photo: FRANK REID

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Got into some dangerous areas but wasn’t able to play a telling ball. The only positive for United at Leicester - and even that's clutching at straws.

3. Christian Atsu - 6

Got into some dangerous areas but wasn’t able to play a telling ball. The only positive for United at Leicester - and even that's clutching at straws. | Getty Images Photo: Mark Runnacles

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Another very impressive showing in the advanced midfield role. Pressed well, created chances for team-mates and scored with an excellent finish. Could easily have had more, too.

4. Luke O'Nien - 8

Another very impressive showing in the advanced midfield role. Pressed well, created chances for team-mates and scored with an excellent finish. Could easily have had more, too. | JPIMedia Photo: FRANK REID 2019

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