Newcastle United got off to a flying start against West Ham with a goal in the opening three minutes to stun the Hammers but the visitors clawed their way back into the game.
The goal came just moments after Joe Willock had a goal disallowed at the Gallowgate End after the ball had gone out of play. Moments later, Sean Longstaff slipped in Callum Wilson who calmly applied the finish to put United ahead in their Premier League encounter under the lights.
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But West Ham hauled themselves back into the game when Lucas Paqueta fired home after being afforded two touches in the box. And the Hammers held on for the score draw on a day in which Newcastle dominated possession but could not find that winning strike.
Here's how the players rated overall against West Ham:
Nick Pope 7
Finally beaten in the Premier League but still held his nerve to help pick up the point.
Kieran Trippier 7
Never stopped working as United pushed for the win. Over 100 touches and 11 crosses.
Fabian Schar 7
Had a hand in the opening goal for United. Not his best night but still comfortable enough.
Sven Botman 8
The pick of the defence as he swept and cleared all night. Man of the match.
Dan Burn 7
Did not get clean connection on Rice's corner. Cleared his lines effectively enough after that.
Sean Longstaff 7
Got off to a great start with assist for Wilson. Good all round display.
Joelinton 7
Rice's corner sailed past him. Booked for diving but stood up to Rice's presence after England star threw down the gauntlet.
Joe Willock 6
VAR denied him much-needed goal and his misfortune set the tone for the night offensively. Worked hard in all the other areas.
Allan Saint-Maximin 6
A disappointing night by his own high standards. Managed just one blocked shot and struggled to get many crosses in. By the same token, United didn't get him on the ball often enough.
Miguel Almiron 6
Nothing came off for him. Put in the usual shift but unable to really test the visitors.
Callum Wilson 7
Back on the goal trail with a very tidy opener. Denied a second after Aguerd's incredible tackle.
Subs
Anthony Gordon 8 (for Saint-Maximin 69)
Made a big difference. If this is a taste of what's to come the future is exciting.
Elliot Anderson (for Willock 80)
Jacob Murphy (for Almiron 80)
*Subs must play 15 minutes to gain a mark.
How the players rated in the first half:
Nick Pope 6
Left exposed for the West Ham equaliser.
Kieran Trippier 7
Leading the charge but will be furious with manner of equaliser.
Fabian Schar 6
Not his best night of the season so far.
Sven Botman 8
Has looked defensively sound with a host of interceptions and blocks. Pick of the defence.
Dan Burn 6
Did not get clean connection on Rice's corner.
Sean Longstaff 7
Got off to a great start with assist for Wilson. Declan Rice starting to control midfield.
Joelinton 6
Rice's corner sailed past him.
Joe Willock 6
VAR denied him much-needed goal.
Allan Saint-Maximin 6
Yet to really get a grip of this game. Yet to cause any real damage.
Miguel Almiron 6
Lively enough in first half an hour. Faded since.
Callum Wilson 7
Back on the goal trail with a very tidy opener.
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