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Toon Takeaways from Newcastle United’s away win over Huddersfield

By Carson A Merk

HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 15: Terence Kongolo of Huddersfield Town wins a header over Javier Manquillo of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Newcastle United at John Smith's Stadium on December 15, 2018 in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 15: Terence Kongolo of Huddersfield Town wins a header over Javier Manquillo of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Newcastle United at John Smith's Stadium on December 15, 2018 in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) /
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Salomon Rondon pushed Newcastle United to a 1-0 win at Huddersfield Town.

In a rainy away match, Newcastle United battled to a 1-0 win over Huddersfield Town. Salomon Rondon provided the lone score for the Toon.

Top Toons

Salomon Rondon: Quickly becoming a hero for the Toon Army. With a largely defensive effort, he buried the chance he got and gave Newcastle United three vital road points.

Javier Manquillo: Starting for the suspended DeAndre Yedlin, Manquillo set up Rondon’s goal with a perfect pass. He had a similar pass earlier that was a fraction too strong and was intercepted by the keeper.

Martin Dubravka: He was under a barrage as he has been at times this season, but when his number was called, the star goalkeeper made the save.

Mediocre Magpies

Fabian Schar: He wasn’t overly poor and he played well in a shutout effort, but he needed to do better with his chance on the free kick. Schar also had a moment or two where he tried to do too much with the ball at his feet and gave away possession.

Quick Kicks

  • Rondon simply takes advantage of his chances. That sounds simple, but relying on Joselu and Dwight Gayle last season, that didn’t often take place. When the club needs a goal, Rondon is often involved and he’s truly showcasing his value.
  • I know Newcastle United will play a lot of matches with a mind more for players sitting back than going forward, but I don’t think today needed to be one of those matches. Huddersfield are the lowest scoring side in the Premier League this season and this one seemed to be a winnable road fixture. Thankfully, they were able to score one on the counter-attack.
  • Wow, I wish Fabian Schar could have buried that first-half chance. He found himself alone at the far post on a lovely free-kick and his effort was denied at close range.
  • The offside decision on Ayoze Perez was razor thin and I think incorrect. I’ve always been in the school of thinking that if it’s that close, don’t raise the flag.
  • I loved the energy Mohamed Diame and Christian Atsu brought. They flew all over the pitch and made Huddersfield work to win battles for the ball.

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What’s Next?

Newcastle United will face another club in the relegation zone next when they take on Fulham next Saturday. At the time of this article, the Lily Whites are in play against West Ham.