Nick Pope 8
A clean sheet against a capable Serie A side. Some important saves.
Kieran Trippier 8
Ran the game down the right-hand side with a captain's display. United must keep him fit this term and there was near silence as he lay injured for a while in the first half, underlining that the crowd are well aware of his importance.
Fabian Schar 7
A steady enough display ahead of Jamaal Lascelles. It's going to be close when it comes to Howe deciding Botman's partner on opening day.
Dan Burn 9
Done a brilliant job marking Zapata - who has scored over 100 goals in Serie A - by sticking to him like glue. Barely let the Colombia international out of his sight all evening.
Matt Targett 7
Shook off early injury scare to keep Atalanta at bay. Close to grabbing a goal when forcing Russo into second half save.
Sean Longstaff 7
Grew in stature as the game went on. A crunch tackle on Ederson in the second half after he'd spun past him in the opening 45 minutes showed he's capable of learning on the job.
Elliot Anderson 9
Bounced back on his feet after some rough challenges. Dealing well with the physical side. Won the penalty which put Newcastle ahead. And had other opportunities.
Miguel Almiron 7
Some good running and hard work. Didn't show same end product as he did in Benfica.
Jacob Murphy 6
United didn't get him on the ball to often. One cross cleared after rare break forward and another shot went wide.
Ryan Fraser 7
A bright display and another good audition for a starting place against Nottingham Forest
Chris Wood 7
Made no mistake from the spot. A much-needed goal after a dry pre-season so far.
How did you rate Newcastle's players against Atalanta?
Subs
Matty Longstaff (for Murphy 81)
Dylan Stephenson (for Wood 90)
Matty Bondswell (for Fraser 90)
*Subs must play 15 minutes to earn a mark.
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