Schar Gets 7.5, Gordon With 5.5 | Newcastle United Players Rated In Hard-Fought Loss Vs Arsenal | OneFootball

Newcastle United clashed heads with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium earlier this evening as they looked to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Magpies made a solid start to the contest and managed to get to the half-time interval with a goalless scoreline.

Declan Rice scored the opening goal with a good strike in the 55th minute. Eddie Howe’s men failed to come up with a response and suffered a hard-fought 1-0 loss away from home.

Let’s take a look at how each Newcastle United player fared during the clash against the Gunners.

GK: Nick Pope – 6.5/10

He made a few important saves at the back but failed to keep a clean sheet.

CB: Fabian Schar – 7.5/10

Schar made a lot of crucial clearances on the defensive third of the pitch.

CB: Sven Botman – 6.5/10

Botman kept a good defensive shape at the back but was replaced after the hour mark.

CB: Dan Burn – 7/10

He performed his defensive duties well but it was not enough this evening.

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 18: Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United is challenged by Jakub Kiwior of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United FC at Emirates Stadium on May 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

RM: Jacob Murphy – 6.5/10

He worked hard defensively and caught the eye at times in the opponent’s half.

CM: Bruno Guimaraes – 7/10

Guimaraes managed to shine at times on both ends of the field and was tidy with his passing.

CM: Sandro Tonali – 6.5/10

He tried his best to make life difficult for the opposition and made two key chances going forward.

LM: Tino Livramento – 7/10

Livramento caused some headaches for the Arsenal defenders and earned the ball back a few times for his team.

RAM: Harvey Barnes – 6/10

He wasted a great chance to equalise in the second half.

LAM: Anthony Gordon – 5.5/10

Gordon gave away the ball in the lead-up to Rice’s goal. He never looked like he would score this evening.

ST: Callum Wilson – 6/10

He made two inviting chances for others around him but failed to register a goal.

Substitutes:

CM: Lewis Miley – 6.5/10

He added some energy to Howe’s midfield.

CB: Emil Krafth – 6/10

Krafth was solid at the back.

ST: William Osula – 6/10

His impact on the game was minimal.