A collective battling performance was personified by the tireless displays of Isaac Hayden in the centre of defence and two-goal Miguel Almiron further forward – and our man at St James’s Park, Miles Starforth, picked that duo out as his star men for United on the afternoon...
5. Jamal Lewis - 6
Stuck at it, didn't shy away from a challenge, pegged back for most of the second half. Photo: OWEN HUMPHREYS
6. Jeff Hendrick - 3
Needlessly got himself sent off for a second bookable offence at the worst possible moment for his team. Photo: Stu Forster
7. Jonjo Shelvey - 5
Missed a sitter early in the second half that would have put United 4-1 ahead. Photo: STU FORSTER
8. Joe Willock - 7
Put Newcastle ahead 16 minutes into his debut, took his goal well and had some good moments with the ball. Photo: Stu Forster