Areola:6 Called into action on 38 mins with a very good save from a long range Gordon shot. Made another telling save from Joelinton just before halftime. Didn’t have too much to do. but made a comfortable catch in the 89th min.

Wan Bissaka:8 At times looked more like the player who won player of the season last campaign. Put a cross over just before halftime which was deflected into the goal by Botman to put West Ham 2-1 up at halftime.

Todibo:8 Started with intensity by winning two headers and a tackle within the first two minutes despite playing at left centre back. The first half was possibly the best I’ve seen him play in a claret & blue shirt.

Kilman:8 I swear at times Kilman was being asked to play at right back when in possession with Todibo the only defender. Sloppy passing on occasions. Good header from Freddie Potts header forced another save from Pope. Won a couple of important headers defending the magpies corners and really grew into the game.

Diouf:5 Turned inside out following poor positioning allowed Murphy to score after 4 minutes to put Newcastle ahead. Over successive games now, Diouf looks like...