Newcastle Utd PL (A) | Man of the Match

[waspish]

Tough call this Silva was great Gundogan and Rodri second half but I’ve give to Kdb who was pushing us on

 

[tommybooth]

Kev and Pope kept them in it.

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Gone for Haaland. Unlucky not to score a couple more, and don't underestimate how much his presence unsettles the opposition. The 2 goals he didn't score happened because their defenders were watching Erling.

 

[citymad]

Strange this one, such a below par performance all round but there's a few candidates. Bernie was great, Kev drove us on and Rodri played well in second half after he was poor in the first. City's MOTM was Bernie but MOTM out of everyone was Pope.

 

[glasg0wblue]

Gundo

 

[Kippax77]

Gone for Haaland. Unlucky not to score a couple more, and don't underestimate how much his presence unsettles the opposition. The 2 goals he didn't score happened because their defenders were watching Erling.

Strong as an ox this kid

 

[dublinblue12]

Pope concedes 3 and is still their best player

 

[Gingers Dad]

Kev and Pope kept them in it.

Kev?

 

[cyan]

Tricky one - nobody stood out, everyone had good spells and bad spells. The stats would suggest Bernardo - an assist and a goal, but he was anonymous for long periods, giving Walker no support. Walker would appear to have an awful game, yet he was left isolated by the tactics and lack of support. Rhodri struggled to cope with being overrun, but the fact that he kept playing, kept trying to control the midfield. Gundagon scored and was constantly in dangerous places - but I also wanted him to be supporting Rhodri. Haaland got a goal, was often dangerous - but missed the chances we expect him to score - especially just after the 2nd goal (or was it the third?).

In the end - I'm going to cast a vote for Rhodri - but I could yet change my mind!

 

[Mike N]

Bernardo for me.