The Arsenal loan man popped up with another goal to earn Steve Bruce’s Magpies another point against Liverpool in a forgettable week for the Premier League champions.
Are United safe now – or do they need a little more? Only time will tell – but here’s Liam Kennedy’s player ratings from Anfield.
5. Paul Dummett - 4
Came into the side a few weeks back and had a big impact, but since the shift to a three at the back he's really let his levels drop. Photo: Clive Rose
6. Matt Ritchie - 5
Defensive work is not Ritchie's strong suit and was caught out plenty in the opening 45, but improved his distribution and looked more solid in the second. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
7. Jonjo Shelvey - 5
Like against West Ham he started bright and faded very, very quickly. But that sentence just about sums up his time on Tyneside. Used again as a centre-half late on. Bizarre. Photo: Pool
8. Sean Longstaff - 6
Has got to do so much better when put through by Shelvey, but couldn’t get the ball into stride in opening 45. Saw plenty of the ball in the second but was not at his best distributing it. Photo: Clive Brunskill