Lukas Hornicek: Stable Premier League debut. Made a flying save to get all the way down to preserve out Florian Wirtz’s effort within the first half and pushed away Alexander Isak’s header after the break. Calm in possession. 7
Amar Dedic: First outing for the membership just some days after finishing a £30m transfer from Benfica. Made a vital intervention in build-up to purpose to slip in and hook ball away as Ryan Gravenberch appeared to pick Cody Gakpo. 7
Malick Thiaw: Wore the captain’s armband in Dan Burn’s absence. Battled. Regarded to pick William Osula with ball over prime and put Liverpool below strain. 7
Sven Botman: Was rusty in pre-season, however just a little extra assured right here. Made one huge block to get in the best way of countryman Cody Gakpo’s shot, however amongst those that backed off for Dutchman’s purpose. 6
Lewis Corridor: Left rocked after conceding stoppage-time penalty following a coming along with Victor Munoz. Had dealt nicely with Ngumoha and coolly took ball off Isak’s toe inside field at one level. 6
Lewis Miley: Just one half of pre-season motion after recovering from a damaged leg, however already such an essential participant. One explicit crossfield ball to ship Dedic down the precise had supporters standing to applaud. 7
Sean Steur: Arduous to consider he’s solely 18. Optimistic in method in his first Premier League look even when his passes didn’t all the time come off. Composed. 7
Anthony Elanga: A gap-day miss towards Aston Villa final season proved a sliding doorways second, however took his likelihood in the present day. Coolly picked out the underside nook for opener. 7
Yoane Wissa: Clearly relishing added duty from Jaissle within the quantity 10 place. Aggressive, sharp. Carried ball fantastically to arrange Willock’s purpose. 8
Harvey Barnes: Acquired nod forward of Bazoumana Toure to begin. Gained a free-kick in a harmful place with an enterprising run, however not concerned sufficient. 6
William Osula: Led breakaway in build-up to Newcastle’s first purpose and made a wise choice on when to launch Elanga with weighed move. Battled on with knock earlier than coming off. 7
Subs:
Joe Willock (on 55, Osula): What an affect. Nonetheless had loads to do for purpose, however took it nicely. 7
Jacob Ramsey (on 55, Steur): Introduced added power. 6
Aladji Bamba (on 75, Miley): 6
Jacob Murphy (on 75, Elanga): 6
Fabian Schar (on 90+5, Wissa)
Subs not used: Jaouen, Shahar, Toure, Woltemade
