Lukas Hornicek: Solid Premier League debut. Made a flying save to get down to keep out Florian Wirtz’s effort in the first half and pushed away Alexander Isak’s header after the break. Calm in possession. 7
Amar Dedic: First outing for the club just a few days after completing a £30m move from Benfica. Made a crucial intervention in build-up to goal to slide in and hook ball away as Ryan Gravenberch looked to pick out Cody Gakpo. 7
Malick Thiaw: Wore the captain’s armband in Dan Burn’s absence. Battled. Looked to pick out William Osula with ball over top and put Liverpool under pressure. 7
Sven Botman: Was rusty in pre-season, but a little more assured here. Made one big block to get in the way of countryman Cody Gakpo’s shot, but among those who backed off for Dutchman’s goal. 6
Lewis Hall: Left rocked after conceding stoppage-time penalty following a coming together with Victor Munoz. Had dealt well with Ngumoha and coolly took ball off Isak’s toe inside box at one point. 6
Lewis Miley: Only one half of pre-season action after recovering from a broken leg, but already such an important player. One particular crossfield ball to send Dedic down the right had supporters standing to applaud. 7
Sean Steur: Hard to believe he is only 18. Positive in approach in his first Premier League appearance even if his passes did not always come off. Composed. 7
Anthony Elanga: An opening-day miss against Aston Villa last season proved a sliding doors moment, but took his chance today. Coolly picked out the bottom corner for opener. 7
Yoane Wissa: Clearly relishing added responsibility from Jaissle in the number 10 position. Aggressive, sharp. Carried ball superbly to set up Willock’s goal. 8
Harvey Barnes: Got nod ahead of Bazoumana Toure to start. Won a free-kick in a dangerous position with an enterprising run, but not involved enough. 6
William Osula: Led breakaway in build-up to Newcastle’s first goal and made a sensible decision on when to release Elanga with weighed pass. Battled on with knock before coming off. 7
Subs:
Joe Willock (on 55, Osula): What an impact. Still had a lot to do for goal, but took it well. 7
Jacob Ramsey (on 55, Steur): Brought added energy. 6
Aladji Bamba (on 75, Miley): 6
Jacob Murphy (on 75, Elanga): 6
Fabian Schar (on 90+5, Wissa)
Subs not used: Jaouen, Shahar, Toure, Woltemade