Newcastle United player ratings v Man Utd: 5/10 'disaster' & 'top quality' 8/10 at half-time
Newcastle United 1-1 Manchester United player ratings: Here’s how Aaron Ramsdale, Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon and co fared at St James’ Park.
Newcastle United are drawing 1-1 with Manchester United at St James’ Park - here are the half-time player ratings from the match.
The Magpies went into the game looking to end their three-game losing streak at home in the Premier League.
Eddie Howe made two changes from the side that lost 3-2 to Everton on Saturday with goalkeeper Nick Pope dropping to the bench and Aaron Ramsdale coming in for his first league start since starting the reverse fixture at Old Trafford on Boxing Day, which Newcastle lost 1-0.
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Nick Woltemade dropped out of the squad due to illness with Harvey Barnes taking his place in the starting line-up.
Newcastle were the better team in the first half but were reduced to 10 men at the end of the first half after Jacob Ramsey was shown a second yellow.
But the hosts managed to take the lead after Anthony Gordon won and converted a penalty to make it 1-0.
Man United quickly equalised with Casemiro heading in with the final touch of the first half to make it 1-1.
Here are the Newcastle United half-time player ratings from the match (full-time ratings available here)...
Aaron Ramsdale - 7
Back in the side for his second start in three games. Made a great save to deny Kobbie Mainoo and another to stop to deny Matheus Cunha at the end of the first half but he was fortunte his parry didn’t fall to a Man United player.
Kieran Trippier - 6
Hit the post early on with a cross-cum-shot. Had a tough challenge up against Matheus Cunha. Strong in the air when needed.
Malick Thiaw - 6
Kept Man United quiet for the opening half hour before committing a clumsy foul 25 yards from goal.
Dan Burn - 7
Dealt with Benjamin Sesko’s threat well.
Lewis Hall - 6
Blasted an early effort over the bar. Did okay defensively up against Bryan Mbeumo.
Sandro Tonali - 7
Shot wide of the right post from the edge of the box. Did some good running to bring intensity to Newcastle’s play in the opening exchanges.
Jacob Ramsey - 5
Had a couple of nice touches and turns but in and out of the game. Booked needlessly and then harshly shown a second yellow after going down inside the penalty area. A disaster dismissal for the home side.
Joelinton - 8
Carried the ball brilliantly and battled, but lacked the final execution. Created a good chance for Barnes after winning the ball back inside the Man United penalty area. Blazed a good chance over from the edge of the box but was top quality otherwise. A much-improved display back in the midfield from the start. Booked, so must be careful.
Anthony Elanga - 6
Volleyed wide of the right post early on. Had several opportunities to get balls into the box but couldn’t weight his crosses properly.
Harvey Barnes - 6
Curled a shot wide of the right post but should have done better. Got into some decent areas.