Newcastle United’s first major cup final in 24 years started as a cagey affair with few real chances for either side in the opening half hour. Loris Karius, on his competitive Magpies debut, had a couple of simple saves to make but wasn’t tested until Casemiro found the net with a header after 33 minutes.
Marcus Rashford then doubled Man United’s lead shortly before half-time with an effort that nicked off Sven Botman on its way to finding the net.
That leaves Newcastle with a mountain to climb heading into the second half.
9. Miguel Almiron - 5
Broke away early on but failed to find a team-mate. Wasted a good opportunity that fell to him inside the box. | Getty Images
10. Allan Saint-Maximin - 6
Has looked capable of causing Manchester United some problems in behind but has just lacked that killer instinct. Had Newcastle’s best chance of the half as his tight angled strike was saved. | Getty Images
11. Callum Wilson - 5
Got into some decent areas but was often isolated in the first half. Got more involved in the second but was let down by a couple of heavy touches and wayward passes. Photo: Stu Forster
12. Alexander Isak - 7
On for Longstaff 46: Was lively following his introduction but failed to test the opposition goalkeeper. | Getty Images