Newcastle United player ratings gallery: ‘Surprise’ 9/10 as 5/10 ‘struggles’ in Al-Hilal win
Newcastle United player ratings from the 5-0 win over Al-Hilal.
Newcastle United recorded a 5-0 win over Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal - with Joelinton and Miguel Almiron both netting braces.
Joelinton opened the scoring and added a second before withdrawing on the hour-mark. Almiron, on at half-time, continued his fine form to make it 4-0.
Magpies under-23s striker Dylan Stephenson addded a fifth in the costing stages to wrap up a comprehensive victory.
Our writer Jordan Cronin is in Riyadh - and here’s his Newcastle United player ratings from the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium:
Magpies under-23s striker Dylan Stephenson addded a fifth in the costing stages to wrap up a comprehensive victory.
9. Jacob Murphy - 7
Had the beating of the Al-Hilal left-back each time. Showed rapid pace and set up Joelinton’s opener.
10. Chris Wood - 6
Almost got an assist. Gave Newcastle an injury scare after withdrawing on 38 minutes. Photo: George Wood
11. Allan Saint-Maximin - 7
Showed plenty of effort and determination, and at times showed his undoubted quality, but it didn’t quite pay off in the final third. Photo: George Wood
12. Sean Longstaff (on for Wood, 38 - 7
Ended the game at centre-half! Overall, a composed display by Longstaff, who assisted Almiron’s second goal.