Newcastle 3-0 Ipswich Town: Newcastle player ratings vs Ipswich Town | OneFootball

Newcastle United strengthened their Champions League push and relegated Ipswich Town after a commanding 3-0 win in the Premier League.

Newcastle United knew the importance of this game. With Champions League qualification within reach, Eddie Howe’s men delivered when it mattered most. Ipswich Town, on the other hand, saw their Premier League stay officially ended after defeat at St James' Park.

Newcastle 3-0 Ipswich Town: As it happened

It was a scrappy start to the game. Newcastle United struggled to break down the visitors, but everything changed after a controversial penalty decision. Alexander Isak stepped up to fire the Magpies ahead and there was no looking back from there.

Ben Johnson’s red card further tilted the balance. Dan Burn and William Osula scored after the break to seal a vital three points for Newcastle United, who now sit third in the Premier League with four games to go.

Here are the Newcastle player ratings vs Ipswich Town after Newcastle 3-0 Ipswich Town in the Premier League.

Newcastle player ratings vs Ipswich Town - Premier League (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Nick Pope (6/10)

A quiet day in goal. Ipswich Town failed to register a shot on target.

Right-back: Kieran Trippier (7.5/10)

Full of energy on the right flank. Delivered two assists and was involved in everything good going forward.

Centre-back: Fabian Schar (6.5/10)

Barely troubled defensively. Used his passing range to great effect once again.

Centre-back: Fabian Dan Burn (8/10)

His physical battle with Delap woke the team up. Capped off his display with a well-taken goal.

Left-back: Fabian Tino Livramento (6.5/10)

Stayed solid defensively but did not influence the attack as much with most play coming down Trippier’s side.

Centre midfielder: Bruno Guimaraes (7.5/10)

Controlled the midfield. His incisive pass helped win the crucial first-half penalty.

Centre midfielder: Sandro Tonali (6.5/10)

Showed glimpses of real class. Unlucky not to score after hitting the crossbar.

Centre midfielder: Joe Willock (4/10)

Looked rusty after returning to the starting XI. Failed to impose himself on the game.

Right-wing: Jacob Murphy (7/10)

Full of running and positivity. Won the penalty and caused problems throughout.

Striker: Alexander Isak (6.5/10)

Still finding his rhythm, but showed great composure to convert his penalty and notch his 22nd Premier League goal of the season.

Left-wing: Harvey Barnes (7.5/10)

Dangerous on the left. Although not all his shots came off, he remained a threat.

SUB: Anthony Gordon (4.5/10) - Murphy 67’

Replaced Murphy but found it difficult to get involved.

SUB: Lewis Miley (5/10) - Willock 67’

A neat and tidy cameo in midfield.

SUB: Callum Wilson (NA/10) - Isak 76’

Played too little to rate.

SUB: William Osula (NA/10) - Barnes 76’

Came on and got his first Premier League goal.

SUB: Sven Botman (NA/10) - Schar 83’

Newcastle United took care of business when it mattered. With Champions League football in sight, this dominant performance over Ipswich Town could prove decisive. Newcastle news will certainly be filled with positivity as we approach the final stretch of the Premier League season.