Newcastle United player ratings gallery: Two 9/10s as ‘unplayable’ star shines in Aston Villa win
Newcastle United player ratings from the 4-0 win over Aston Villa at St James’ Park.
Newcastle United remained in the Champions League places with a 4-0 win over Aston Villa at St James’ Park.
Callum Wilson broke the deadlock in first-half stoppage time from the penalty spot before adding a second after the break.
Joelinton got on the scoresheet and Miguel Almiron rounded off the scoring with his seventh goal of the campaign.
Here’s Jordan Cronin’s player ratings from the 4-0 win over Aston Villa, which extended United’s unbeaten run to eight matches.
1. Nick Pope - 7
A comfortable afternoon for Pope, who recorded his sixth clean sheet of the campaign.
2. Kieran Trippier - 8
Once again, so influential in the final third. Assisted Wilson’s second goal with another set piece straight off the training ground.
3. Fabian Schar - 7
Barely tested defensively. Played a couple a trademark balls over the Aston Villa defence, like he did at Spurs last weekend.
4. Sven Botman - 7
Looked like he was carrying a knock but contributed to another clean sheet.