Newcastle United player ratings as unsung hero scoops star man and new heroes emerge

Newcastle United booked their place in the last eight of the Carabao Cup with a comfortable 2-0 win over Chelsea at St James' Park.

Newcastle grabbed the lead on 23 minutes to raise the roof at St James' Park. Joelinton forced Renato Veiga into a mistake on the edge of the box before Sandro Tonali prodded the ball into the path of Isak who swept it magnificently under Filip Jorgensen.

The crowd had barely settled back into their seats when Newcastle made it 2-0. Lewis Hall moved the ball down the left with Isak's cross taking a deflection of Nkunku before Joe Willock flicked it into the danger zone and Axel Disasi could only turn into his own net.

Newcastle threatened to add to their tally in the second half but William Osula was denied by the woodwork.

Here's how United players rated overall after the Carabao Cup tie against Chelsea:

Nick Pope 7

Mostly routine stuff but picked up a much-needed clean sheet to boost confidence.

Emil Krafth 9

A defensive masterclass and he did it with the minimum of fuss. A vastly underrated star. Man of the match.

Fabian Schar 7

Battled hard and kept his composure after first half booking.

Lloyd Kelly 7

Done himself no harm with a balanced display.

Lewis Hall 8

Afforded a warm ovation when taken off after a near-immaculate display at both ends.

Sandro Tonali 8

This was his best performance of the season with the shackles arguably off with Bruno's absence. A warm ovation shows he's the fans man.

Sean Longstaff 8

Made a difference and enjoyed a fine display on his 27th birthday.

Joe Willock 8

Up for the fight in the middle. And brought something different offensively.

Anthony Gordon 8

Set the tone early in the game with a strong challenge which got the crowd up. A tenacious warrior for the Magpies.

Joelinton 7

Recovered from early sitter to play big part in the opener. A strong display.

Alexander Isak 8

Scored one and had a big hand in another. Gave something to aim for in the final third.

Subs

William Osula (for Isak 63)

Bruno Guimaraes (for Willock 63)

Dan Burn (for Hall 72)

Tino Livramento (for Gordon 72)

Lewis Miley (for Tonali 90)