Newcastle United player ratings v Brentford: ‘Faultless’ 7.5/10 & ‘clumsy’ 6/10 in 1-0 win - gallery
Newcastle United player ratings v Brentford: ‘Faultless’ 7.5/10 & ‘clumsy’ 6/10 in 1-0 win at St James’ Park.
Newcastle United ended a run of three straight Premier League defeats with a 1-0 win over Brentford at St James’ Park.
Callum Wilson scored from the spot midway through the second half as Eddie Howe’s side held out to record their first clean sheet of the 2023-24 campaign.
Eddie Howe made five changes from the 3-1 defeat at Brighton and Hove Albion with Sven Botman, Harvey Barnes, Elliot Anderson, Sean Longstaff and Callum Wilson introduced in place of Matt Targett, Miguel Almiron, Joelinton, Sandro Tonali and Alexander Isak.
The penalty came when Anthony Gordon was taken out by Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken and Wilson made no mistake from the spot to net his third goal of the season - and United’s first victory since the opening day.
Here’s our Newcastle player ratings:
Eddie Howe made five changes from the 3-1 defeat at Brighton and Hove Albion with Sven Botman, Harvey Barnes, Elliot Anderson, Sean Longstaff and Callum Wilson introduced in place of Matt Targett, Miguel Almiron, Joelinton, Sandro Tonali and Alexander Isak.
5. Dan Burn - 6.5
Dragged out of position in the first-half but improved as the game progressed. Excellent last-ditch challenge in the closing stages.
6. Bruno Guimaraes - 7
Should have opened the scoring in the first-half after his close-range header was saved by Mark Fleffen. A gritty performance with a few encouraging moments in the final third.
7. Sean Longstaff - 6.5
Needed 45 minutes to feel his way into the game. The second half is when Longstaff’s intensity as he pressed and covered endless amount of ground, despite a couple of clumsy moments.
8. Elliot Anderson - 6
Showed balance and strength to turn in the middle of the park and set Barnes away. Drifted in and out of the game.