Colback seemed to take it easy tonight and although was typically comfortable on the ball he didn't do much to impress. The centre midfielder formed a nice partnership with Anita but the latter was more impressive on the ball tonight.
14. Ayoze Perez: 7/10
Stand aside Xavi Hernandez...Perez played centre midfield tonight and looked at ease on the ball yet frustrated as he didn't receive much support in the final channels. Clearly he needs to play higher up the pitch but once more he was the classiest player and showcased his effortless natural ability once again.
NCTJ-accredited football writer with an MA in Sports Journalism. What Culture football editor. Write for the official Newcastle United programme. Former video reporter at North News. Featured and published in the Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette, Mail Online, The Mirror, The Sun and others.
