Coventry vs Newcastle ratings: Thomas and González earn top marks

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Bobby Thomas and Nico González both earned ratings of eight out of 10 as Coventry City beat Newcastle United 4-1 on Monday night.

Thomas was Coventry’s highest-rated player, while González led Newcastle’s ratings after providing an assist and creating six chances through key passes.

Jack Rudoni, Sidiki Chérif, Ellis Simms and Stephen Mfuni scored for the hosts. Sven Botman supplied Newcastle’s only goal.

Coventry vs Newcastle ratings: Thomas leads hosts

Thomas completed the full 90 minutes, recording one tackle and a passing accuracy of 76%.

His eight out of 10 was the highest Coventry mark on an evening when Newcastle registered 19 shots and held 67% of possession.

Carl Rushworth made four saves as Coventry secured an emphatic victory despite having fewer attempts than the visitors.

González creates chances for Newcastle

González also received eight out of 10, with his six key passes and assist providing the standout numbers among Newcastle’s players.

He set up Botman’s 70th-minute goal, which briefly reduced Coventry’s advantage to 2-1.

However, substitutes Simms and Mfuni struck late to take the match beyond Newcastle. Both teams finished with six shots on target, while visiting goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek made two saves.

Player	Rating	Selected match statistics
Bobby Thomas — Coventry	8/10	90 minutes, one tackle, 76% passing accuracy
Nico González — Newcastle	8/10	One assist, six key passes

Read our Coventry 4-1 Newcastle match report for the goals and decisive substitutions.

How we rate: ratings are out of 10 and based on match performance. The player notes above use the supplied match statistics.

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