Goals from Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli condemned Eddie Howe’s side to their seventh league defeat of the season, keeping them winless in 13 games in the process.
A goalless first-half gave hope that they may be able to secure an unlikely victory, however, two goals in quick succession dented any hopes.
Here is how Miles Starforth rated every Newcastle United player’s performance this afternoon:
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