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Southampton 0-1 Newcastle: Premier League – Saints Player Ratings

By Marc Walker

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: Jack Stephens and Alex McCarthy of Southampton celebrate after Alex McCarthy of Southampton saved a penalty shot from Matt Ritchie of Newcastle United (not pictured) during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Newcastle United at St Mary's Stadium on March 07, 2020 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: Jack Stephens and Alex McCarthy of Southampton celebrate after Alex McCarthy of Southampton saved a penalty shot from Matt Ritchie of Newcastle United (not pictured) during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Newcastle United at St Mary's Stadium on March 07, 2020 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images) /
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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – MARCH 07: Moussa Djenepo of Southampton is consoled by teammate Sofiane Boufal as he leaves the pitch after being shown a red card during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Newcastle United at St Mary’s Stadium on March 07, 2020 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – MARCH 07: Moussa Djenepo of Southampton is consoled by teammate Sofiane Boufal as he leaves the pitch after being shown a red card during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Newcastle United at St Mary’s Stadium on March 07, 2020 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images) /

Midfielders

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Central-Midfield – 6

Some good moments when he tried to force Saints forwards but was mainly limited to shuffling back and forth in defensive formation.

James Ward-Prowse, Central-Midfield – 7

Had to prove his worth defensively today and contributed with three tackles, four aerial duels won and three clearances.

Sofiane Boufal, Attacking-Midfield – 6

A very decent start to the game and started to get the better of Danny Rose by beating him a couple of times early on. Understandably faded as Saints went down to 10 men, but carelessly handled in the box to give away the penalty.

Moussa Djenepo, Attacking-Midfield – N/A

It’s unfair to give him a grade here. Was sent off for a late and dangerous challenge, but it was in no way intentional and he was visibly upset as he left the field.

Great support for the Malian from the St Mary’s crowd after the tough recent time he has had.