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title: "Fans on social media say ‘class’ Allan Saint-Maximin is ‘unplayable’ when at his best"
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author: "Crippy Cooke"
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published: "2022-01-24T20:45:00Z"
modified: "2022-01-24T20:45:00Z"
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# Fans on social media say ‘class’ Allan Saint-Maximin is ‘unplayable’ when at his best

Newcastle United pulled off their second Premier League win of the season with a [1-0 victory over Leeds United](https://www.nufc.co.uk/matches/first-team/2021-22/leeds-united-v-newcastle-united/) on Saturday and Allan Saint-Maximin was one of many players to impress. Fans on [social media](https://twitter.com/search?q=saint-maximin&src=typed_query&f=live) showered him in praise after the final whistle.

No player created more chances, had more successful dribbles, whipped in more crosses and only one player had more touches at Elland Road than the 24-year-old, so it wasn’t a surprise that he was given a player rating of 8/10 by [Chronicle Live](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leeds-newcastle-player-ratings-shelvey-22840683).

https://twitter.com/Sewesteezy/status/1484932498454949889?s=20

> Saint-Maximin in a top 4 team would be un-playable btw, all the type around Adama Traore, this guy is different gravy. On the ball, so so good.
>
> — GD (@georgeLUFC11) [January 22, 2022](https://twitter.com/georgeLUFC11/status/1484917146803187721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

https://twitter.com/OleGAWN/status/1485201113276108801?s=20

> Allan Saint-Maximin should be playing for one of the top 4 clubs in the Prem. Class player and should have got a penalty yesterday
>
> — Sukhi Aujla #COYG?⚪️ (@SukhiAujla137) [January 23, 2022](https://twitter.com/SukhiAujla137/status/1485192800320868353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Shelvey once again outstanding and pleased he managed to get the important goal.\
> Trippier is top drawer ; whole side worked well so hopefully onwards and upwards at last.\
> ASM excellent worked his socks off for the cause??
>
> — Peter McMahon (@foolsndermoney) [January 22, 2022](https://twitter.com/foolsndermoney/status/1484946954723409927?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

[Against Leeds](https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/1549764/LiveStatistics/England-Premier-League-2021-2022-Leeds-Newcastle-United), Saint-Maximin played for 90 minutes, had 54 touches, won two aerial duels, completed 73.9% of his 23 passes, created four chances, had two shots, whipped in four crosses with 25% finding a teammate, had five successful dribbles and made one interception.

The French wide-man has made [23 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/allan-saint-maximin/leistungsdaten/spieler/272642) in all competitions this season, scoring five goals with three assists. Saint-Maximin has been one shining light of a disappointing season at Newcastle and performances against Leeds are exactly why.

Next up for the Magpies is a home meeting with Everton on February 8.

***[In other news, fans on social media say ‘brilliant’ Jonjo Shelvey was ‘outstanding’ v Leeds](https://readnewcastle.com/fans-on-social-media-say-brilliant-jonjo-shelvey-was-outstanding-v-leeds/)***