Hennessey 8 Motm. Some crucial saves today, especially at 1-0 down. He kept us in the game. The kicking was class. Picked out Benteke so well.
Fosu Mensah 4 The most overrated player on the bbs. If Ward had performed like that the daggers would be out for him. Awful.Giving him a 4 as to his credit he did get forward well. Based on defensive work 2/10. Must be dropped.
Kelly 5 Sad to see him go off. We can't afford injuries. Did a reasonable job.
Tomkins 6 Won a vital header. Awful cross led to a Newcastle counter attack.
Van Aanholt 8 Had a good game. He didn't have that much trouble defensively and was great going forward. Linked up well with Zaha.
Townsend 5 Dissapointing. I thought he would be up for it against his old club. Struggled to have an impact.
Milivojevic 6 Scored the penalty. I think he could have cleared their set piece better. Will have to see a replay.
Cabaye 6 Mixed bag. Some good passing. Mixed set pieces.
McArthur 8 Was terrific in the 2nd half. Was involved in so many attacks. A goal would have capped off a great game.
Zaha 7 Cross led to Benteke being fouled for the penalty. Put in another ball which led to a Benteke chance and goalmouth scramble. Got better in the 2nd half.
Benteke 6 Won every header. Won the penalty. Missed some great chances. Great focal point for our attacks.
Subs:
Sakho 7 Should have started. Brings calmness to the team.
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