Nick Pope shines, colossal Dan Burn & champagne stuff from Bruno Guimaraes as Newcastle beat Saints.
Newcastle United held on to a slender lead against the Saints as Fabian Schar got away with silly first half encounter.
Newcastle United held on for a slender victory over Southampton at St James’ Park thanks to Joelinton’s first half strike.
But they made life hard for themselves after Fabian Schar was red carded in the first half for an attempted headbutt on Ben Brereton Díaz. Despite having just 22% possession, Newcastle scraped home and survived 19 goal attempts by the visitors.
There were plenty of candidates for man of the match for the Magpies but here’s a full run down on United’s performances today.
A cool presence at the back as he made some fine saves, the best when he tipped over Adam Armstrong’s goal-bound effort. A vital clean sheet.
Tino Livramento 7
A steady display as he gave Newcastle an outlet down the right but will need to play better to win battle with Kieran Trippier.
Fabian Schar 4
You can understand his anger at the first cheap shot by Ben Brereton Diaz. But to follow up with an attempted headbutt was sheer stupidity that will now cost him and the team a lengthy ban.
Dan Burn 8
A colossal figure at the back with the Blyth lad rising to the challenge after Schar red card.
Lewis Hall 7
Was always on a knife-edge after early yellow card. Not a bad display but can do better.
Joelinton 8
Battled hard in the middle and popped up with the all-important winner.
Bruno Guimaraes 8
This was a superb start as captain. Celebrated every tackle and block in a game of inches.
Sean Longstaff 8
Should take confidence from this. Tackled hard and played to win.
Anthony Gordon 7
Was difficult for him to get on the ball given Southampton had 78% possession.
Jacob Murphy 6
Didn’t make much impact with just 13 touches.
Alexander Isak 7
Not much service and few chances but conjured up an assist.
Subs
Emil Krafth 8 (for Murphy 30)
Booted way six clearances and played his part.
Lloyd Kelly 7 (for Hall 70)
A winning debut.
Harvey Barnes 5 (for Gordon 70)
Not much impact.
