They might not have scored but was it a positive performance from United? Our man Liam Kennedy assesses each player, including Newcastle United’s THREE Premier League debutants. And it's fair to say very few come out of the St James’s Park clash with positive marks.
9. Allan Saint-Maximin - 7
When he's hot, he's hot but when he's cold... Another game with flashes of brilliance and moments of madness with the ball. | Getty Images Photo: Ian MacNicol
10. Miguel Almiron - 8
Answered his critics with a first assist in an all-action performance. To think people were calling for his head... | Getty Images Photo: Stu Forster
11. Joelinton - 5
Looks a shadow of the player from the summer and start of season. Lacking confidence but also lacking basic striker instinct. Gets little service but does himself no favours with a lack of movement and running. | Getty Images Photo: Stu Forster
12. Dwight Gayle - 7
(for Joelinton 69) Instantly injected something into the game. | Getty Images Photo: Stu Forster