Newcastle player ratings v Arsenal: Speed machine an anonymous bystander in 4/10 display
Goalkeeper and defenders
Rob Elliot – 6: Back into the side after Karl Darlow’s disastrous mistake against Everton, the Republic of Ireland international showed why he is deserving of his spot in the line up. Could do nothing for Ozil’s thunderous goal, but was fast to react to deny Arsenal on several other occasions.
DeAndre Yedlin – 5: After what had been a bright attacking performance from the American against the Toffees, he was certainly more subdued on Saturday. He sat a lot deeper and was not really given the opportunity to utilise his blistering pace against the Arsenal back line.
Jamaal Lascelles – 7: Like a rock at the back, it is clear just how much Newcastle have missed his presence. Commands his defence so well, it took a piece of brilliance to break through.
Florian Lejeune – 6: There have been questions over the Frenchman’s ability but this was was one of his better performances for the Magpies. He was unlucky to see his clearing header fall to Ozil for the opening strike, and was dominant in the air against the Gunners’ attack.
Javier Manquillo – 6: Much like Yedlin, he was not given the opportunity to break forward as much as he would have liked, as the Magpies found themselves penned in by Arsenal.
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