Jay Rodriguez – (On for Gudmundsson 81’) N/A: Had ball in Newcastle net soon after coming on but had been caught offside. Reuters
NEWCASTLE RATINGS: Martin Dubravka - 6: Easy stop from Cornet’s glancing header in opening half but guilty of trying to play out from back instead of clearing long at times. After his costly flap against Norwich in midweek, Slovakian was again unconvincing on crosses at times here. Getty
Javier Manquillo - 6: Spanish full-back was caught way out of position just before half-time and was relieved to see Vydra waste opportunity. Booked late on. PA
Jamaal Lascelles - 7: Captain returned from suspension but gave Cornet too much space as Ivorian enjoyed a couple of early attempts on goal. Enjoyed the physical battle with Wood and helped keep the Clarets striker quiet. Reuters
Fabian Schar - 6: Good block on Brownhill piledriver on edge of box and played his part in determined Newcastle defensive performance. PA
Jamal Lewis - 7: Left-back kept his place despite Matt Ritchie being back and tried to push forward when possible. Important challenge with 20 minutes left to prevent Burnley shot at goal. PA
Jonjo Shelvey - 7: Caught in two minds about whether to shoot or pass after being teed-up by Saint-Maximin in first half – and managed only to miss-control straight to Burnley. Better distribution than some of his teammates and had shot late one palmed over by Pope.
Joe Willock - 5: Woeful cross out for goalkick with teammates waiting in box and distribution generally was poor, particularly in nervy first half. His hopeful cross into box was dropped by Pope for Wilson’s goal. Side-footed chance over just before break and last season's goal-rush seems a distant memory. Getty
Miguel Almiron - 7: First start under Eddie Howe and had Magpies first shot of game after 20 minutes that sailed way over bar. Left-footed low strike across Pope’s goal and that keeper finger-tipped wide after break. Getty
Allan Saint-Maximin - 6: Very quiet until dinked ball over defence almost set-up chance for Wilson and then his surging run and cut-back supplied chance that Willock wasted. Shot straight at keeper just after break and continues to frustrate with decision-making on occasions. Reuters
Callum Wilson - 8: Showed superb composure when picking up ball from Pope’s drop to calmly fire Newcastle into lead. Lovely slide-rule pass to put Almiron through for chance in second half. Magpies will be praying he stays fit. Getty
Joelinton - 6: Mixed bag from Brazilian who has become an early favourite of manager Howe. A handful for Burnley at times but also guilty of gifting possession to opposition – much to the frustration of home supporters. PA
SUBS: Federico Fernandez – (On for Almiron 85’) N/A. Getty
Jacob Murphy – (On for Saint-Maximin 90+4’’) N/A. Had one shot saved by goalkeeper. Getty
BURNLEY RATINGS: Nick Pope - 6: Never had save to make until dropping Willock cross to feet of Wilson who put Newcastle into lead – Pope felt he’s been fouled by Schar but referee and VAR disagreed. Good saves from Almiron and Shelvey after break. Getty
Matthew Lowton - 7: Fine ball to pick out substitute Vydra in space just before half-time but Czech attacker snatched at his shot and chance went begging. Getty
Nathan Collins - 7: Irish defender coped well with threat of Wilson until Pope’s error caused chaos in box which allowed striker to find some space and score. Excellent double challenge to stop Wilson making it 2-0 but booked soon after for cynical foul on same player. Getty
James Tarkowski - 7: Defender, who has been linked with a January move to Newcastle, back in team after suspension and produced important block when Almiron shot on the turn late in first half. Left for dead by one Wilson run in second half. Reuters
Charlie Taylor - 8: On receiving end of a couple of clumsy Almiron challenges early on. Brilliantly timed block to deny Wilson shot on goal just before half-hour mark. Left-back was Burnley's best player. Reuters
Johann Gudmundsson - 6: Sent cross into dangerous area in opening 10 minutes but no teammate had gambled in box. Saw deflected shot hit outside of post soon after. Curled second-half free-kick wide of target. PA
Ashley Westwood - 7: Kept pressure on Newcastle, not giving likes of Shelvey and Willock any time on ball. Tried to push team on from midfield and set-up chance that Rodriguez finished but substitute was offside. Reuters
Josh Brownhill - 7: Terrific sliding tackle as Saint-Maximin threatened in first-half counter attack in what was a tireless performance from the midfielder. Reuters
Dwight McNeil - 4: Struggling for form this season and impact on game minimal at St James’ Park. One good ball from left nearly found Brownhill in injury-time but the Clarets need much more from one of their key attacking players. PA
Chris Wood - 5: Big striker provided the usual outlet for Burnley up front but never had sniff of goal up front. Was on the goal line at the other end but couldn’t stop Wilson’s rising shot putting Newcastle in front. PA
Maxwel Cornet - 7: Ivorian attacker drilled first chance of game wide of target from edge of box and saw header comfortably saved by Dubravka. Had looked quite lively but then limped off with muscle injury after half an hour. PA
SUBS: Matej Vydra – (On for Cornet 31’) 4: Found himself in space in the box just before half-time and had good first touch but made right mess of shot. Getty
Connor Roberts – (On for Lowton 75’) 5: No major ocontribution of note. Reuters
Jay Rodriguez – (On for Gudmundsson 81’) N/A: Had ball in Newcastle net soon after coming on but had been caught offside. Reuters
NEWCASTLE RATINGS: Martin Dubravka - 6: Easy stop from Cornet’s glancing header in opening half but guilty of trying to play out from back instead of clearing long at times. After his costly flap against Norwich in midweek, Slovakian was again unconvincing on crosses at times here. Getty
Javier Manquillo - 6: Spanish full-back was caught way out of position just before half-time and was relieved to see Vydra waste opportunity. Booked late on. PA
Jamaal Lascelles - 7: Captain returned from suspension but gave Cornet too much space as Ivorian enjoyed a couple of early attempts on goal. Enjoyed the physical battle with Wood and helped keep the Clarets striker quiet. Reuters
Fabian Schar - 6: Good block on Brownhill piledriver on edge of box and played his part in determined Newcastle defensive performance. PA
Jamal Lewis - 7: Left-back kept his place despite Matt Ritchie being back and tried to push forward when possible. Important challenge with 20 minutes left to prevent Burnley shot at goal. PA
Jonjo Shelvey - 7: Caught in two minds about whether to shoot or pass after being teed-up by Saint-Maximin in first half – and managed only to miss-control straight to Burnley. Better distribution than some of his teammates and had shot late one palmed over by Pope.
Joe Willock - 5: Woeful cross out for goalkick with teammates waiting in box and distribution generally was poor, particularly in nervy first half. His hopeful cross into box was dropped by Pope for Wilson’s goal. Side-footed chance over just before break and last season's goal-rush seems a distant memory. Getty
Miguel Almiron - 7: First start under Eddie Howe and had Magpies first shot of game after 20 minutes that sailed way over bar. Left-footed low strike across Pope’s goal and that keeper finger-tipped wide after break. Getty
Allan Saint-Maximin - 6: Very quiet until dinked ball over defence almost set-up chance for Wilson and then his surging run and cut-back supplied chance that Willock wasted. Shot straight at keeper just after break and continues to frustrate with decision-making on occasions. Reuters
Callum Wilson - 8: Showed superb composure when picking up ball from Pope’s drop to calmly fire Newcastle into lead. Lovely slide-rule pass to put Almiron through for chance in second half. Magpies will be praying he stays fit. Getty
Joelinton - 6: Mixed bag from Brazilian who has become an early favourite of manager Howe. A handful for Burnley at times but also guilty of gifting possession to opposition – much to the frustration of home supporters. PA
SUBS: Federico Fernandez – (On for Almiron 85’) N/A. Getty
Jacob Murphy – (On for Saint-Maximin 90+4’’) N/A. Had one shot saved by goalkeeper. Getty
BURNLEY RATINGS: Nick Pope - 6: Never had save to make until dropping Willock cross to feet of Wilson who put Newcastle into lead – Pope felt he’s been fouled by Schar but referee and VAR disagreed. Good saves from Almiron and Shelvey after break. Getty
Matthew Lowton - 7: Fine ball to pick out substitute Vydra in space just before half-time but Czech attacker snatched at his shot and chance went begging. Getty
Nathan Collins - 7: Irish defender coped well with threat of Wilson until Pope’s error caused chaos in box which allowed striker to find some space and score. Excellent double challenge to stop Wilson making it 2-0 but booked soon after for cynical foul on same player. Getty
James Tarkowski - 7: Defender, who has been linked with a January move to Newcastle, back in team after suspension and produced important block when Almiron shot on the turn late in first half. Left for dead by one Wilson run in second half. Reuters
Charlie Taylor - 8: On receiving end of a couple of clumsy Almiron challenges early on. Brilliantly timed block to deny Wilson shot on goal just before half-hour mark. Left-back was Burnley's best player. Reuters
Johann Gudmundsson - 6: Sent cross into dangerous area in opening 10 minutes but no teammate had gambled in box. Saw deflected shot hit outside of post soon after. Curled second-half free-kick wide of target. PA
Ashley Westwood - 7: Kept pressure on Newcastle, not giving likes of Shelvey and Willock any time on ball. Tried to push team on from midfield and set-up chance that Rodriguez finished but substitute was offside. Reuters
Josh Brownhill - 7: Terrific sliding tackle as Saint-Maximin threatened in first-half counter attack in what was a tireless performance from the midfielder. Reuters
Dwight McNeil - 4: Struggling for form this season and impact on game minimal at St James’ Park. One good ball from left nearly found Brownhill in injury-time but the Clarets need much more from one of their key attacking players. PA
Chris Wood - 5: Big striker provided the usual outlet for Burnley up front but never had sniff of goal up front. Was on the goal line at the other end but couldn’t stop Wilson’s rising shot putting Newcastle in front. PA
Maxwel Cornet - 7: Ivorian attacker drilled first chance of game wide of target from edge of box and saw header comfortably saved by Dubravka. Had looked quite lively but then limped off with muscle injury after half an hour. PA
SUBS: Matej Vydra – (On for Cornet 31’) 4: Found himself in space in the box just before half-time and had good first touch but made right mess of shot. Getty
Connor Roberts – (On for Lowton 75’) 5: No major ocontribution of note. Reuters
Jay Rodriguez – (On for Gudmundsson 81’) N/A: Had ball in Newcastle net soon after coming on but had been caught offside. Reuters
