Newcastle United are losing 1-0 to Manchester United at Old Trafford - here are the half-time player ratings from the match.
Kobbie Mainoo scored the only goal of the first half to put the hosts ahead.
Eddie Howe made one change to his side that drew 1-1 with Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday with Kieran Trippier starting for the first time in over two months as Tino Livramento dropped out due to an ankle injury. Alexander Isak kept his place in the side despite suffering with illness while Callum Wilson missed out once again.
The match is a crucial one for both sides in their quest for European qualification. While Manchester United have the fall-back of an FA Cup final, anything other than a win would effectively end their hopes of a top-seven finish.
Just after the half-hour mark, Manchester United took the lead as the ball trickled to an unmarked Mainoo to turn past Martin Dubravka in the Newcastle goal.
At the other end, Dan Burn saw a header cleared off the line by Casemiro and Anthony Gordon had a penalty shout turned down after being pulled by Sofyan Amrabat.
Newcastle ended the half on the front foot but couldn’t find an equaliser as the sides went in with Manchester United leading 1-0.
Here are the Newcastle half-time player ratings from the match (ratings updated at full-time)...

9. Jacob Murphy - 6
Seen plenty of the ball down the right side and put in two dangerous crosses, one saw Dan Burn's header cleared off the line and the other was converted by Anthony Gordon. Headed into the path of Amad for Manchester United's second. | Getty Images

10. Anthony Gordon - 7
Showed great bursts of pace and energy down the left. Had a penalty shout turned down after being pulled by Sofyan Amrabat. In the right place at the right time to draw Newcastle level. Booked. | Getty Images

11. Alexander Isak - 5
Hit an early effort wide. Should have made it 2-1 to Newcastle shortly before Newcastle went behind. Uncharacteristically unconvincing in front of goal. | Manchester United via Getty Imag

12. Joelinton - 5
On for Anderson 62: Forced Onana into a save with a close range header. Blasted over late on. | Getty Images


