Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Newcastle first half ratings as Alexander Isak impresses on return
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Newcastle United went in against Sheffield Wednesday looking to stay off the weekend’s list of shock results in the FA Cup.
Eddie Howe rotated his team but still included a team of big money signings including £63million Alexander Isak, £35million defender Sven Botman and £40million star Joelinton.
And the early chances of the game fell to Isak on his return with Owls keeper Cameron Dawson keeping out early goal attempts.
Here’s how the players rated after the opening 45 minutes:
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Martin Dubravka 7
Yet to be tested with a shot on target. Distribution has been fine.
Javier Manquillo 7
Has been Newcastle’s main threat down the right. Plenty of crosses.
Jamaal Lascelles 6
A couple of heavy touches so far. Getting back into the swing of things.
Sven Botman 7
Usual assured performance so far. One crucial intervention to deny Wednesday late in the half.
Jamal Lewis 6
Another finding his way back into first-team action.
Elliot Anderson 6
Battling hard and sent one header over early.
Joelinton 7
Restored back into the middle again. Holding the midfield together.
Sean Longstaff 6
Covering plenty of ground.
Matt Ritchie 6
Sent one good chance over the top.
Jacob Murphy 6
Struggled for touches to begin. Used his pace to nip through just before the break but couldn’t beat the oncoming Dawson who sprinted out and narrowed the angle.
Alexander Isak 7
Demonstrating what a threat he can be. Denied by two saves.
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