Neil Maupay’s two early goals saw United beaten with 10 minutes not yet on the clock – and despite Steve Bruce efforts to change personnel and system, the Magpies were second best from minute one to 90.
Here’s how our Newcastle United writer Miles Starforth ranked each individual performances. Scroll through the pages for full marks.
1. Martin Dubravka - 6
At fault for Man United’s first goal, beaten at his near post by a shot from Martial, kept the score down after that. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
2. Fabian Schar - 4
Two first-half errors cost Newcastle two goals, looked out of sorts. Photo: Tom Purslow
3. Federico Fernandez - 6
Captained the team in the absence of Lascelles, Dummett, Shelvey and Carroll, steadier than some of his team-mates. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
4. Florian Lejeune - 6
Came through his second league came in eight months unscathed physically. Photo: Mark Runnacles