Newcastle player ratings v Southampton: Star duo run the show with 9/10 displays
Substitutes
Joselu (69′) – 6: Coming on to replace Gayle with 20 minutes to play, the Spaniard showed some good touches and was a focal presence up front to help keep the ball and see out victory
Christian Atsu (78′) – 5: Little to note from the Ghanaian other than a couple of runs down the wing which did not end up as anything worthwhile.
Mikel Merino (83′) – N/A: Given seven minutes as a replacement for Shelvey, he nearly got into trouble as he was dispossessed in the middle of the park leaving Southampton with an advantage going forward. Still, had less than 10 minutes so no mark to give.
In other Newcastle United news, the Toon Army were left raving over one man in the impressive victory.