Dubravka Gets 8.5, Gordon With 8 | Newcastle United Players Rated In Tough Loss Vs Liverpool | OneFootball

Newcastle United clashed heads with Liverpool at Anfield earlier tonight as they hoped to grind out a good result on the road. The Magpies made a solid start to the game and managed to get to the half-time break with a 0-0 scoreline.

Mohamed Salah scored the opener in the 49th minute but Alexander Isak managed to equalise for Newcastle just five minutes later. The home team took the lead again in the 74th minute when Curtis Jones found the back of the net before Cody Gakpo got his name on the scoresheet in the 78th minute. Sven Botman got a goal back for Eddie Howe’s side just three minutes later before Salah killed the game off for Liverpool from the penalty spot late in the game. The match finished with Newcastle suffering a tough 4-2 loss away from home.

Let’s take a look at how each Newcastle United player performed during the match against the Reds.

GK: Martin Dubravka – 8.5/10

Dubravka made ten excellent saves during the game and should be proud of his performance tonight despite giving away two penalties.

RB: Tino Livramento – 7/10

He performed his defensive duties well but offered very little going forward.

CB: Fabian Schar – 6.5/10

Schar cleared the danger when he could and made one good chance in the opponent’s half.

CB: Sven Botman – 7/10

He did his best to keep the opposition attackers frustrated and deserves credit for scoring a good goal in the second half.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – JANUARY 01: Dan Burn of Newcastle United looks dejected after Curtis Jones of Liverpool (not pictured) scores their sides second goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Newcastle United at Anfield on January 01, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

LB: Dan Burn – 6.5/10

Burn worked his socks off on the defensive third of the pitch but lacked quality in the final third.

CM: Lewis Miley – 5.5/10

He struggled to get a foothold in the game and was replaced early in the second half.

CM: Bruno Guimaraes – 6/10

Guimaraes made a few decent runs with the ball but failed to protect his teammates at the back.

CM: Sean Longstaff – 7/10

He anchored the midfield well and made one good chance in the final third.

RW: Anthony Gordon – 8/10

Gordan made a few driving runs with the ball and has got an assist to show for his efforts.

ST: Alexander Isak – 7/10

He led the line well for Newcastle and managed to score in the 54th minute.

LW: Joelinton –  7/10

Joelinton came back to defend when needed but was lackluster in the final third.

Substitutes:

RW: Miguel Almiron – 6.5/10

He added some pace to Howe’s attack.