Newcastle United player ratings as Bruno Guimaraes struggles and others slump to low marks

Newcastle United stumbled to a Monday night defeat against West Ham at St James' Park after some poor defending.

West Ham went ahead on 10 minutes when Emerson Palmieri's corner was whipped in and Tomas Soucek was afforded a free header to steer it home near the penalty spot. The Hammers would strengthen their grip two minutes later as Jarrod Bowen slipped in Aaron Wan-Bissaka before the ex-Man United man was allowed to glide his way into the box before drilling the ball home to make it 2-0.

Newcastle created very little in the first half and struggled in attack after the break. Unfortunately, they never looked like staging a dramatic comeback.

Here's how the Newcastle stars rated overall:

Nick Pope 6

Never in danger of a clean sheet with such slack defending in front of him.

Tino Livramento 6

A real dip in performance levels despite a bright start.

Fabian Schar 6

Not at fault for the opener but rooted to the spot on the second.

Lloyd Kelly 5

Switched off for the opener and did not take what was a big opportunity. Dan Burn will walk straight back into the team after his ban.

Lewis Hall 6

Always up against it with Jarrod Bowen on the scene. Not his worst game, but far from his best.

Sean Longstaff 5

Lost possession a couple of times with ruthless Howe taking him off before the hour mark for Sandro Tonali. Caught ball watching as West Ham sliced through for the second goal. Had 32 touches in all and sent one header on target in the first half.

Bruno Guimaraes 5

A real struggle for Brazil star who eventually limped off with an injury. Could easily have been subbed after a poor show by his standards.

Joe Willock 6

Never seemed to get over first half knock. One effort flew wide.

Anthony Gordon 6

Offered some bite at times but Howe proved nobody is guaranteed to stay on the field with his substitution.

Joelinton 6

Started well enough but faded. Another to endure the hook.

Alexander Isak 5

The night was set up for him but he lacked impact. Disappeared soon after seeing first half strike ruled offside.

Subs

Harvey Barnes 5 (for Willock 46)

His arrival did not have the desired effect. Did not manage a shot and had just one accurate cross.

Sandro Tonali 5 (for Longstaff 57)

Not much impact.

Callum Wilson 5 (for Gordon 68)

Just four touches but was handed the impossible task really. Had a valid penalty shout.

Jacob Murphy 4 (for Joelinton 68)

No impact.

Kieran Trippier (for Bruno 84)

*Subs must play 15 minutes to gain a mark