Schar And Murphy Get 9 | Newcastle United Players Rated In Dominant Win Vs Crystal Palace | OneFootball

Newcastle United entertained Crystal Palace at St. James’ Park earlier tonight as they looked to secure a good result in the Premier League. The Magpies made a decent start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 14th minute when Jacob Murphy found the back of the net. Marc Guehi doubled his team’s advantage in the 38th minute before Harvey Barnes got his name on the scoresheet in the first-half injury time. Fabian Schar added another goal soon after as Newcastle went into the half-time break 4-0 up on the scoreline.

Alexander Isak scored the home side’s fifth goal in the 58th minute as the Magpies ended up securing a dominant 5-0 win in front of their home fans.

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

GK: Nick Pope – 8/10

Pope made a few solid saves during the game and did enough to keep a clean sheet.

RB: Kieran Trippier – 8/10

He performed his defensive duties well and made two key chances in the final third. Trippier has got an assist to show for his efforts.

CB: Fabian Schar – 9/10

Schar gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the pitch and was great on the ball. He also scored a goal in the latter stages of the first half.

CB: Dan Burn – 7.5/10

He cleared his lines when needed and made one key chance going forward.

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – APRIL 16: Harvey Barnes of Newcastle United celebrates with teammate Tino Livramento after Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace (floor) scores Newcastle United’s second goal with an own goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Crystal Palace FC at St James’ Park on April 16, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

LB: Tino Livramento – 7/10

He was a positive influence at both ends of the pitch.

CM: Bruno Guimaraes – 6.5/10

Guimaraes caught the eye at times and was replaced in the 71st minute.

CM: Sandro Tonali – 7.5/10

He controlled the game well from midfield and ended the game with an assist to his name.

CM: Joelinton – 7/10

Joelinton earned possession back once and managed to secure an assist. He was substituted after the hour mark.

RW: Jacob Murphy – 9/10

Murphy was a constant menace in the final third and has got a goal and an assist to show for his efforts.

ST: Alexander Isak – 8/10

Isak was not shy of having a strike at goal and managed to get his name on the scoresheet in the 58th minute.

LW: Harvey Barnes – 8/10

He made one good run with the ball and found the back of the net late in the first half.

Substitutes:

LW: Anthony Gordon – 6/10

His impact on the game was minimal.

CM: Joe Willock – 6.5/10

He got stuck in a few solid tackles.

ST: Callum Wilson – 6/10

He struggled to influence the game.

CM: Sean Longstaff – 6/10

Longstaff did his fair share of defending.