Newcastle United 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur player ratings: Here’s how Lewis Hall, Bruno Guimaraes, Anthony Gordon and co fared.
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Newcastle United drew 2-2 with Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League at St James’ Park - player ratings from the match.
Eddie Howe made two changes to his side that won 4-1 at Everton on Saturday with Sandro Tonali and Jacob Murphy coming in for Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Elanga.
The Magpies went into the game on the back of consecutive Premier League wins against Manchester City and Everton.
Spurs had won just one of their last seven matches heading into the game and had to endure a tough start at St James’ Park as Newcastle applied the early pressure without finding the breakthrough. Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Viacario had only one simple save to make in the first half as the sides went in at 0-0.
Newcastle eventually broke the deadlock in the final 20 minutes as substitute Bruno Guimaraes popped up to score his fourth goal of the season from the edge of the box.
Newcastle’s lead lasted less than 10 minutes as Cristian Romero headed Spurs level heading into the closing stages.
But The Magpies quickly went back in front with Anthony Gordon converting from the penalty spot after Dan Burn was pulled down inside the area by Rodrigo Bentancur.
But the goals didn’t stop there as an overhead kick from Romero in stoppage time bounced into the net to make it 2-2, leaving Newcastle frustrated.
Here are the Newcastle United player ratings from the match (half-time ratings available here)...
Aaron Ramsdale - 5
Had very little to do in terms of saves but will have been frustrated to still let two in. Solid playing the ball out from the back.
Tino Livramento - 7
Charged forward well and kept Newcastle on the front foot. Saw a great effort cleared off the line in the second half.
Malick Thiaw - 7
Set the tone by winning a big header in the opening seconds. Kept his composure.
Dan Burn - 5
Made an important sliding challenge inside the box. Almost set up Woltemade with a good attacking header. Beaten to the ball for Spurs’ equaliser.
Lewis Hall - 8
Showed his quality with a driving run forward before shooting wide of the right post. Made an important block to prevent a potential tap-in for Spurs. Dealt with Kudus brilliantly for the most part and brought the ball forward with class and intent. Won an important header at the back post to deny Spurs a chance from a corner. Allowed the cross in for Spurs' first.
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Sandro Tonali - 7
Tracked back well and showed his pace. On set-piece duty but struggled with his delivery. Withdrawn at half-time after taking a couple of knocks.
Lewis Miley - 7
Had a good opening but shot straight at Vicario, forced another save from the Spurs goalkeeper in the second half. Was strong in the air when needed and tidy on the ground.
Joelinton - 6
Was denied by the post from a tight angle. The closest Newcastle came to scoring in the first half. Dispossessed in his own half on a couple of occasions and wasteful with his passing.
Jacob Murphy - 5
Played a couple of smart balls forward but lacked conviction in the penalty area. Poor off the ball at times as Spurs took advantage down Newcastle’s right side.
Harvey Barnes - 7
Looked to make things happen every time he got the ball. Was a menace for the Spurs defence early on. Created a good opportunity in the second half with good show of pace.
Nick Woltemade - 6
Headed a difficult chance over the bar. A couple of typically clever touches but not overly involved. Had a header cleared off the line early in the second half. Smart play to lay the ball off for Guimaraes. Won some important defensive headers from corners.
Substitutes
Bruno Guimaraes - 9
On for Tonali 46: Gave Newcastle a different dimension in the second half. Sprayed a brilliant ball out to Murphy but the winger couldn’t get a shot away. Put the hosts in front with an excellent finish. Changed the game.
Anthony Gordon - 7
On for Barnes 67: Showed a great turn of pace to break down the left and put the ball in that led to Newcastle’s opener. Converted from the penalty spot for his first Premier League goal since January. A positive performance off the bench.
On for Murphy 67: An improvement on Murphy down the right.
On for Miley 90