Match report – Player ratings – Video At half-time, going in 0-0, having drawn with Crystal Palace without scoring goal, and having seen Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang miss a couple of very presentable opportunities, it was hard not to wonder if it was going to be another one of those nights. Newcastle, with their change of shape and Steve Bruce's harsh words in their ears, were resolute and difficult to break down. For me the bright lights in that opening 45 were Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka whose combination presented the best chance for the captain. The latter's low shot was saved well by Darlow, and while I recognise it all happened very fast and Aubameyang had to adjust at...
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