The 43-year-old watched from his hotel room as his side twice came from behind to eventually settle for a point.
Results elsewhere meant United slipped to the bottom of the Premier League, with their search for a win extending into a 13th matchday.
Our writer Jordan Cronin was at St James’s Park and here’s how he rated each Toon player:
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9. Joelinton - 8
Newcastle’s bright spark, despite squandering a golden opportunity to win it. Was a threat all afternoon - deservedly netting his first goal of the season. Photo: Stu Forster
10. Allan Saint-Maximin - 7
Back to his usual, creative self after a quiet few weeks. Volleyed home the goal that got United a point. Photo: Stu Forster
11. Callum Wilson - 6
Battled well, as Wilson always does. His only real sniff at goal came when Toney cleared his first-half shot off the line. Photo: George Wood
12. Ryan Fraser (on for Schar, 71) - 7
Made an instant impact, providing the cross that Saint-Maximin struck home. Photo: Alex Livesey