Newcastle United suffered a 1-0 defeat to fierce rivals Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, largely due to an unfortunate own goal by Nick Woltemade.
This loss extends Sunderland’s impressive unbeaten Premier League run against the Magpies to 10 games. The article provides a detailed analysis of the match, including individual player ratings for Newcastle United.
Newcastle United Player Ratings
Aaron Ramsdale – 6
The goalkeeper launched several searching passes deep into the opposition half. Despite his distribution, he had a quiet day, only being forced into his first save in the 73rd minute when he successfully parried Wilson Isidor’s shot around the post.
Tino Livramento – 6
The full-back showed a few heavy touches when attempting to advance the ball. He expended a significant amount of energy making forward runs that ultimately went unrewarded, as passes rarely reached him.
Malick Thiaw – 6
Early in the first half, the defender narrowly avoided scoring an own goal. For the remainder of his time on the pitch, his performance was adequate.
Dan Burn – 6
The defender performed well in aerial duels, winning several high balls throughout the first half. Unfortunately, he sustained a heavy blow during a challenge with Nordi Mukiele and had to be substituted shortly before the break.
Lewis Hall – 6
Despite being placed under considerable pressure by the opposition, the young player demonstrated composure and registered a few clever touches to successfully navigate difficult situations.
Sandro Tonali – 5
The midfielder appeared to lack match sharpness at times but made an effort to be involved in the play. His outing was cut short shortly after he received a caution and was substituted.
Bruno Guimaraes – 5
The Brazilian failed to take command of the central midfield area. In the second half, he managed to register the team’s first shot on target, a long-range effort that was comfortably collected by goalkeeper Robin Roefs.
Lewis Miley – 6
Coming into the side, he executed a crucial tackle to stop a Sunderland counter-attack. While generally neat and tidy with the ball, his overall play was not significantly helped by the performance of his teammates. He saw a late shot blocked.
Anthony Elanga – 2
The winger was repeatedly loose with his control, notably overrunning the ball after finding a promising position on the right flank. He appeared unfocused during pivotal moments and frequently ceded possession, making his performance a “complete waste” before being quickly replaced.
Anthony Gordon – 4
The attacker lost possession several times early in the game. He actively tried to spark offensive movement down his wing and managed to provoke a yellow card for defender Reinildo Mandava.
Nick Woltemade – 3
The forward found himself with the ball in good positions but was continuously let down by a poor final pass or first touch. He had an “absolute horror minute” when he headed a Nordi Mukiele cross into his own net, resulting in a generally “weak” showing.
Substitutes
Fabian Schär – 6 (On for Burn, 41′): Replaced the injured Burn before halftime and provided a solid, composed presence in defense.
Harvey Barnes – 5 (On for Gordon, 59′): Brought slightly more attacking impetus as Newcastle chased an equalizer but struggled to penetrate the penalty area.
Jacob Murphy – 6 (On for Elanga, 59′): Delivered a couple of inviting crosses into the box, though he failed to connect with a teammate.
Joe Willock – 5 (On for Tonali, 59′): Introduced energy to the midfield, offering a different dynamic, but lacked the necessary passing and offensive quality needed.
Yoane Wissa – n/a (On for Woltemade, 75′): Came close to connecting with a deflected cross from Jacob Murphy.