Newcastle United Vs Crystal Palace Player Ratings: Magpies Secure Comfortable 2-0 Victory

What a performance we witnessed from Newcastle United at St. James' Park. They really turned up the heat in the second half to grab a deserved 2-0 win against a struggling Crystal Palace. The first half was a bit of a stalemate, to be honest. Both teams had their moments, but neither could find that clinical edge.

From our perspective, Newcastle looked the more threatening side throughout. They even had a goal from Anthony Gordon chalked off by VAR, a moment of real frustration for the home crowd. Palace, on the other hand, will be kicking themselves for the missed opportunities, especially from Will Hughes. One just can't afford to be that wasteful in the Premier League.

The game completely changed after the break. Newcastle came out with renewed purpose, and it was only a matter of time before the deadlock was broken. Captain Bruno Guimarães stepped up with a brilliant header in the 71st minute, and then Malick Thiaw sealed the deal from a corner just 7 minutes later. It was a classic case of one team taking their chances and the other ruing what might have been. A solid, professional win for the Magpies in this match.

Sportsdunia brings you the Newcastle vs Crystal Palace Player Ratings, where you can see how the players performed in this thrilling Premier League fixture.

Newcastle Player Ratings vs Crystal Palace

Here are the Newcastle Player Ratings from the Newcastle vs Crystal Palace Player Ratings.

Goalkeeper

Nick Pope - 7.0: Solid enough. Didn't have a ton to do but made a key save from Brennan Johnson in the second half. His distribution was decent, finding his man most of the time. He commanded his box well, especially with that one good high claim. A quiet but effective day at the office for the keeper.

Defenders

Lewis Hall - 7.5: We were really impressed with Hall. He was a constant threat down the left, creating a big chance and forcing a great save from Henderson. He got forward at every opportunity and his crossing was dangerous. Defensively, he was sound, making a couple of important interceptions. A really strong showing.

Fabian Schär - 7.0: A rock at the back. He made a staggering nine clearances, which tells you everything about his positioning. His long passing was a key part of Newcastle's build-up play, even if he missed a big chance himself. A very solid performance from the Swiss international.

Malick Thiaw - 9.0: What a game. Our man of the match, without a doubt. He was an absolute monster defensively, with two last-man tackles and countless clearances. To top it all off, he popped up with the crucial second goal to kill the game. An imperious, complete performance from the centre-back. Highest rated player for a reason.

Lewis Miley - 8.0: The youngster continues to astound. His assist for the opening goal was perfectly weighted. What stood out to us was his 100% pass completion just incredible composure for a player his age. He also completed five dribbles, showing his confidence on the ball. A future star.

Midfielders

Joelinton - 7.0: The engine room. He was everywhere, breaking up play and driving the team forward. He won the majority of his duels and made a remarkable nine ball recoveries. His physical presence was just too much for Palace's midfield to handle at times. A typically combative display.

Sandro Tonali - 6.0: A mixed bag from Tonali before he was subbed off. He worked hard and drew a few fouls, but he also lost possession quite a bit and struggled to impose himself on the game. Not his best day, but he put in a shift for the team. We expected a little more creativity from him.

Bruno Guimarães - 8.5: Captain fantastic. He led by example, scoring the all-important opening goal with a well-timed header. He was tidy in possession, controlled the tempo, and his defensive work was top-notch with three interceptions and eight duels won. A complete midfield performance.

Forwards

Yoane Wissa - 6.5: Looked lively in the first half and forced a save from the keeper early on. His movement was good, but he was caught offside once and his influence faded as the game went on. A decent outlet for the team but lacked a real cutting edge before being substituted.

Anthony Gordon - 6.5: Unlucky to have his goal ruled out by VAR which seemed to affect him. He was a bit sloppy in possession after that and picked up a booking for a needless foul. Still, he worked hard and was a threat before being taken off after 63 minutes.

Jacob Murphy - 6.0: A frustrating afternoon for Murphy. He got into good positions on the right wing but his final ball was often lacking. He was caught offside twice and spurned a late chance to add a third. Worked hard but there was no end product from him today.

Substitutes

Harvey Barnes - N/A: Came on for Gordon but didn't have enough time to make a significant impact.

Jacob Ramsey - N/A: Replaced Tonali and helped see out the victory with fresh legs in midfield.

Nick Woltemade - N/A: A late sub for Wissa, didn't have much to do.

Manager

E. Howe - 8.0: Got his tactics spot on. The team looked balanced and his decision to keep pushing in the second half paid dividends. His substitutions were timely and helped maintain control of the game. A great day for the gaffer and his staff.

Crystal Palace Player Ratings vs Newcastle United

Here are the Crystal Palace Player Ratings from the Newcastle vs Crystal Palace Player Ratings.

Goalkeeper

Dean Henderson - 6.5: Couldn't do much about either goal. He actually made four saves, including a couple of really good ones to keep his team in it. His distribution was poor though, with a lot of long balls going astray. A busy and ultimately frustrating day.

Defenders

Maxence Lacroix - 6.5: He was a physical presence, winning most of his duels and making some crucial clearances. However, he was part of a defence that conceded two goals and looked vulnerable from set-pieces. He also missed a decent headed chance in the first half. A battling performance.

Marc Guéhi - 6.0: Not the captain's best game. He struggled in the air, winning only one of his five aerial duels. He was booked and looked a bit shaky against Newcastle's forwards. While he made some important clearances and interceptions, he looked off the pace.

Jefferson Lerma - 6.0: Was doing a decent job before his unfortunate injury forced him off in the first half. He was solid in the duels he contested and made a few clearances. His departure certainly didn't help Palace's cause. Hard to give a full rating.

Midfielders

Tyrick Mitchell - 5.5: A difficult day for the full-back. He was often on the back foot against Newcastle's wide players. He picked up a yellow card and was dribbled past twice. While he made a few tackles, he struggled to provide any real quality going forward.

Will Hughes - 5.0: From our perspective, this was the performance that cost Palace. He missed three clear-cut chances, including one absolute sitter. In a tight game, you simply have to take those. His work rate was there, but his finishing was shockingly poor. The worst performer on the pitch.

Adam Wharton - 7.0: One of the few bright sparks for Palace. He was all over the pitch, making a massive seven tackles and recovering the ball constantly. He also created two chances for his teammates. A really tenacious and creative performance in a losing effort.

Nathaniel Clyne - 6.0: Had a very quiet 52 minutes before being substituted. He barely got on the ball and offered little going forward or defensively. A very forgettable appearance, he was just a passenger for most of it.

Forwards

Yéremy Pino - 7.0: Another player who can hold his head high. He created three chances, including a big one, and was a constant nuisance for the Newcastle defence. He worked his socks off winning duels and tracking back. Just lacked that final bit of quality from his teammates.

Brennan Johnson - 6.0: He had his moments, forcing a save from Pope and creating a couple of chances. However, he was also wasteful in possession and got a yellow card for a silly foul. A bit of a mixed performance, looked dangerous at times but inconsistent.

Jean-Philippe Mateta - 5.5: Very isolated up front. He struggled to get involved in the game, losing most of his duels and giving the ball away cheaply. He was a non-factor for large parts of the match and offered very little threat to the Newcastle goal.

Substitutes

Jaydee Canvot - N/A: Replaced the injured Lerma but couldn't stem the tide.

Justin Devenny - N/A: Came on for Clyne and was largely anonymous.

Christantus Uche - N/A: A late sub who failed to make an impact on the game.

Manager

O. Glasner - 5.0: His team looked disjointed and lacked a clinical edge. They created chances but couldn't convert them, and the defensive setup for the second goal was poor. He has a lot of work to do to get this team firing.

Sportsdunia Player of the Match: Malick Thiaw