Barnes Gets 9, Murphy With 8.5 | Newcastle United Players Rated In Impressive Win Vs Manchester United | OneFootball

Newcastle United entertained Manchester United at St. James’ Park earlier this evening as they looked to earn a win at home in the Premier League. The Magpies made a quick start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 24th minute thanks to Sandro Tonali’s great strike. However, Alejandro Garnacho equalised for Newcastle just 13 minutes later. Both teams went into the half-time break with a 1-1 scoreline.

Harvey Barnes restored Newcastle’s advantage in the 49th minute before going on to score again in the 64th minute. Bruno Guimaraes added another goal just 13 minutes later as Newcastle ran away with an impressive 4-1 win this evening.

Let’s take a look at how each Newcastle United player fared during the clash against the Red Devils.

GK: Nick Pope – 7/10

Pope made a few solid saves at the back but failed to keep a clean sheet this evening.

RB: Kieran Trippier – 7/10

He got stuck in with a few solid tackles and made two inviting chances going forward.

CB: Fabian Schar – 7/10

Schar gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the field and won his fair share of aerial duels.

CB: Dan Burn – 7.5/10

He was a rock at the back and didn’t hesitate to clear the danger when required.

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – APRIL 13: Bruno Guimaraes of Newcastle United scores his team’s fourth goal past Altay Bayindir of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Manchester United FC at St James’ Park on April 13, 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 – 8/10

Guimaraes anchored the midfield with conviction and ran the show in the opponent’s half.

CM: Sandro Tonali – 7.5/10

He did well to keep Bruno Fernandes quiet during the game and was responsible for scoring the opener with a great strike in the first half.

CM: Joelinton – 7/10

Joelinton worked his socks off at the centre of the park and has got an assist to show for his efforts.

RW: Jacob Murphy – 8.5/10

Murphy made a lot of dangerous runs with the ball and ended the game with an assist to his name.

ST: Alexander Isak – 7/10

He was a constant menace in front of the Man United goal and has got an assist to show for his efforts.

LW: Harvey Barnes – 9/10

Barnes was quiet in the first half but was unstoppable in the second. He scored two goals to help Newcastle secure a comfortable win today.

Substitutes:

CB: Emil Krafth – 6/10

He was solid at the back.

ST: Callum Wilson – 6/10

His impact on the game was minimal.

LW: Anthony Gordon – 6/10