Newcastle United suffered a Champions League setback on Tuesday night by throwing yet another lead away.
Harvey Barnes had given Newcastle United the lead against Marseille but a Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang brace gave the French side the win in the Champions League.
Questions are bound to be asked of Nick Pope, who rushed out of his goal to allow the former Arsenal striker to bag his first.
A game that started so well ended in familiar disappointment for Eddie Howe.
Here’s how Geordie Boot Boys rated the players…
Who was the most DISAPPOINTING Newcastle player vs Marseille?
Nick Pope – 5
Getting harder to defend. Strange decision to rush out for the first goal only seconds into the half, which set the tone from there.
The calls for Aaron Ramsdale will grow louder.
Jacob Murphy – 6
Sloppy, though he was playing out of position.
Malick Thiaw – 8
Fine tackle to deny Aubameyang after a defensive mix up. Almost scored early on, too.
Fabian Schar – 7
Not quite as good as Thiaw but didn’t put a foot wrong generally.
Dan Burn – 7
Solid enough now he’s returned to central defence.
What was Nick Pope thinking?
Tino Livramento – 7
Not quite as good as he was against Manchester City but still one of Newcastle’s better performers.
Bruno Guimaraes – 6
Far too sloppy. Brilliant against Manchester City but poor here.
Sandro Tonali – 7
Great performance in the first half but faded in the second. His set-pieces need a serious improvement.
Joe Willock – 7
Gave Newcastle an outlet, even if his touch was a little off at times.
Anthony Gordon – 5
This was more of a Premier League performance from Anthony Gordon, although the fact he was playing out of position isn’t to be overlooked.
Just did not do enough to warrant a starting berth going forward. Anonymous, frankly.
Harvey Barnes – 7
Did very well to take his goal and was a threat all evening from the left. Tried to make things happen after it, but to little avail.
Subs:
Lewis Hall – 6
Nick Woltemade – 6
Jacob Ramsey – 6
Anthony Elanga – 6
Lewis Miley – 7
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