Coventry vs Newcastle United player ratings — Sky Blues stun Magpies in 4-1 win

Coventry’s first win over Newcastle since 1999 bolstered its bid to avoid relegation in its first season in the Premier League since 2001. | Photo Credit: Reuters

Coventry earned a slice of Premier League history as it climbed out of the relegation zone with a 4-1 win against Newcastle on Monday.

Frank Lampard’s side is the first club in 127 years to secure successive English top-flight victories immediately after losing its opening four games without scoring.

Jack Rudoni’s penalty early in the first half put Coventry ahead with its first ever Premier League goal at the CBS Arena, which became its home in 2005.

Coventry’s first win over Newcastle since 1999 bolstered its bid to avoid relegation in its first season in the Premier League since 2001.

Coventry vs Newcastle United player ratings:

Coventry City: Carl Rushworth (6.8/10), Milan van Ewijk (7/10), Ethan Pinnock (6.4/10), Bobby Thomas (8/10), Jay Dasilva (7/10), Caleb Yirenkyi (6.7/10), Matt Grimes (6.8/10), Brandon Thomas-Asante (7.5/10), Jack Rudoni (7.7/10), Ephron Mason-Clark (6.4/10), Sidiki Cherif (7.8/10)

Subs: Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (6.7/10), Frank Onyeka (6.3/10), Ellis Simms (7.6/10), Stephen Mfuni (7.7/10), Victor Torp (6.6/10)

Newcastle United: Lukáš Horníček (5.1/10), Lewis Miley (6.3/10), Malick Thiaw (6/10), Sven Botman (7.3/10), Lewis Hall (6.3/10), Nico González (7/10), Joe Willock (6/10), Jacob Murphy (6.1/10), Yoane Wissa (6.1/10), Matias Fernandez-Pardo (6.9/10), Harvey Barnes (6.2/10)

Subs: Amar Dedić (6/10), Bazoumana Touré (7/10), Joelinton (6/10), William Osula (6.2/10), Dan Burn (5.8/10)