Newcastle United rolled back the years as Eddie Howe’s side turned on the style to all-but relegate West Ham United.
A William Osula brace followed Nick Woltemade’s opener as Newcastle United raced into a two-goal lead in their final home game of the season at the break.
The rest of the game largely passed without further incident until Osula’s second goal brought something out of a response from the Hammers, who pulled one back when Taty Castellanos scored a brilliant consolation.
Here’s how Geordie Boot Boys rated the players…
Nick Pope – 8/10
Brilliant double save to deny Taty Castellanos, and to deny Malick Diouf with the follow up. Harsh to criticise Pope for the wonder goal late on.
Kieran Trippier – 8/10
What a way to go out. Trippier rolled back the years at times on his final home appearance for the club.
Malick Thiaw – 8/10
Thiaw stood up very well when West Ham did threaten to build up a head of steam.
Sven Botman – 8/10
Botman gave old teammate Callum Wilson very little to go off. Great to see and a reminder of old times.
Lewis Hall – 8/10
Who said Hall was a right-back? Excellent performance and hopefully just in time to catch the eye ahead of the World Cup.
Bruno Guimaraes – 8/10
Fantastic stuff from Guimaraes. St James’ Park is his playground when he plays like that. How differently this season could have gone had he been fit.
Sandro Tonali – 7/10
Shame to see Tonali taken off injured on what could be his final home game. Was playing well until then.
Jacob Ramsey – 9/10
It’s taken a while for Ramsey to really come good but that was surely his best performance yet. That was a statement of intent – he should now replace Joelinton as a starter.
William Osula – 9/10
Looked so confident taking his goals. Brilliant work from Osula, who looks positively unsellable right now.
Nick Woltemade – 8/10
Really good to see him end what has been a difficult season strongly. Excellent work from the German, who almost assisted Barnes in clever fashion.
Harvey Barnes – 7/10
Brilliant ball to Woltemade to tee up the first goal.