Newcastle United player ratings: ‘Warrior’ scores 8/10 and a ‘mixed’ 6/10 v Manchester United – gallery
Newcastle United player ratings: ‘Warrior’ scores 8/10 and a ‘mixed’ 6/10 v Manchester United
After a goalless first half, Cristiano Ronaldo found the net twice in the spcae of two minutes early in the second half only for both goals to be ruled out.
The first was flagged for offside and the second saw him take the ball and find the net before play had officially restarted with the resulting Newcastle free-kick.
Manchester United pushed for a winner in the second half but Newcastle kept them at bay as the match ended goalless.
Manchester United pushed for a winner in the second half but Newcastle kept them at bay as the match ended goalless.
5. Dan Burn - 5
Had a difficult task in dealing with Antony. Struggled to keep up with the pace of the Brazilian and was booked for his efforts.
6. Sean Longstaff - 6
A battling performance in the middle. Kept things ticking over and won the ball back in some important areas for Newcastle. Struggled in the closing stages and gave away a cheap free-kick.
7. Bruno Guimaraes - 7
Was tidy on the ball and picked out a few neat passes but was unable to really influence the game like he has in the previous two outings.
8. Joelinton - 6
A mixed return to the side. Was sloppy in possession at times but made some promising forward runs and hit the woodwork twice in quick succession. Perhaps should have scored with the second chance.