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Newcastle United booked a place at Old Trafford by knocking out Manchester City at St James’ Park in the previous round. However, Eddie Howe’s side travelled to Manchester with plenty of injury concerns which forced the head coach into making eight changes for tonight’s game.
Martin Dubravka, Emil Krafth, Joe Willock and Matt Ritchie all made their first competitive appearances of the season whilst youngsters Ben Parkinson and Amadou Diallo were named on the bench.
Despite an early setback when Matt Targett went off injured, the Magpies responded brilliantly and took the lead through Miguel Almiron after some brilliant work by Tino Livramento.
Lewis Hall’s first goal for the club doubled their lead in front of a jubilant away following. Here are the player ratings from the first-half at Old Trafford:
14. Kieran Trippier - 7
Replaced Matt Ritchie in the 74th minute. Made a couple of good tackles and a clearance to deny Marcus Rashford at the back post. | Getty Images
16. Callum Wilson - 6
Replaced Anthony Gordon in the 63rd minute. Had an effort at goal blocked in the 75th minute in his first real chance of the night but had very little else to do as Newcastle secured the win with ease. | AFP via Getty Images