Alisson Becker 9
Excellent save from Almiron in opening moments and then turned Saint-Maximin shot on to crossbar. Pass to Salah brought about red card for Pope and denied Wilson late on.
Trent Alexander-Arnold 8
Superb pass sent Nunez away for the opener and deliveries from wide caused Newcastle plenty of problems. Impressive.
Joe Gomez 7
One hesitation dealing with Saint-Maximin aside, solid enough showing built on his display against Everton.
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Virgil van Dijk 8
Clear signs of ring-rust early on but soon made a succession of important clearances and excellent in the second half as Newcastle probed.
Andy Robertson 7
Kept busy defensively by Newcastle’s pressure first half but still able to offer himself going forward. Enjoyed second half.
Fabinho 7
Exposed at times by the pace of the home side but kept looking to plug the gaps and did well to negotiate the match after a first-half booking.
Jordan Henderson 6
Lacked composure on occasion before break when a decrease in tempo was required. Kept it simple second half. Subbed.
Stefan Bajcetic 7
Fine turn in midfield initiated the second goal but otherwise, like fellow midfielders, was largely on defensive before break. Better pressure second half. Subbed.
Mohamed Salah 8
Constantly harassed Burn on the deck, played in Gakpo superbly for second and drew the red card from Pope with a run in behind. Back to his dangerous best.
Cody Gakpo 7
Peripheral at times first half but cool finish for the second and forced save from Dubravka with header. Subbed.
Darwin Nunez 7
Took his goal brilliantly and growing understanding with Gakpo and Salah is clear. Forced good save from Dubravka second half. Subbed.
James Milner (for Bajcetic 59) 7
Immediately got stuck in against his former club.
Diogo Jota (for Gakpo 59) 7
Could have had a hat-trick in the last few minutes.
Roberto Firmino (for Nunez 59) 6
A few too many unnecessary flicks as he continues to find his range.
Harvey Elliott (for Henderson 59) 6
Another appearance for the youngster.
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