Steve Bruce’s twice took the lead through Callum Wilson and then Allan Saint-Maximin in the 90th minute, which looked to have won the game.
However, a penalty conceded by captain Jamaal Lascelles allowed Ward-Prowse to equalise from the spot to deny the Magpies their first win of the campaign.
How did each player fare during the 2-2 draw? Our writer Miles Starforth was at St James’s Park and dished out his player ratings:
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5. Fabian Schar - 5
Played a superb ball to start the move for the goal, but was unsettled by the visitors Photo: George Wood
6. Matt Ritchie - 5
Went into the game having created nine chances in United’s first two games, but didn’t get into any dangerous areas before the break, more of an influence in the opposition half in the second half Photo: Michael Regan
7. Sean Longstaff - 7
Put his foot in time and again, and was a much-needed physical barrier in midfield on an awkward afternoon for United, kept things simple in possession. Photo: Ian MacNicol
8. Joe Willock - 6
Not at his dynamic best, still recovering his fitness and sharpness after only playing a handful of minutes in Arsenal’s pre-season campaign. Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY