Newcastle United defender Federico Fernandez was showered with praise from supporters for his performance in the Magpies’ 2-1 win over Bournemouth. Newcastle beat Watford 1-0 at St James’ Park a week earlier and sealed back-to-back wins in the Premier League to move away from the relegation zone.
Salomon Rondon scored two goals on the day, but Fernandez’s contributions weren’t ignored by fans. The Argentine international was resilient at centre-back, producing four tackles or interceptions over the 90 minutes and making six clearances for his troubles. He also blocked two shots for Newcastle, more than any one of his teammates.