Newcastle United Falls Short Against Liverpool: Player Ratings Provide Insights

In the recent clash between Liverpool and Newcastle United, which ended with a 4-2 scoreline in favor of Liverpool, Eddie Howe’s side faced disappointment as they couldn’t secure a positive start to 2024. Anfield witnessed another addition to Newcastle United’s collection of defeats.

Analyzing the individual performances in black and white, an independent perspective is provided by Whoscored ratings. These ratings utilize data from every Premier League match, considering over 200 raw statistics to calculate a player’s rating, weighted based on their impact during the game.

Surprisingly, in this particular match, not only did a Newcastle United player receive the Man of the Match accolade according to these automated ratings, but among the 22 players who started the match, 11 of them earned a rating of 7.0 or higher. Even more noteworthy is that six of these high-rated players belong to Newcastle United.

The Whoscored ratings offer an intriguing insight into the performance dynamics of the match, showcasing commendable individual displays from Newcastle United players despite the team’s ultimate defeat. This emphasizes the importance of recognizing standout efforts within the context of a challenging result.