But how did each player rate? Our man Miles Starforth has given his man-by-man ratings from Shanghai as Bruce got off to a winning start as Rafa Benitez’s Newcastle successor.
Goalscorer Muto, Jamie Sterry, Jack Colback and man of the match Jonjo Shelvey were the stand out men for United.
9. Javier Manquillo - 6
(for Sterry, 46) Largely untroubled after replacing Sterry. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
10. Sung-Yeung Ki - 6
(for Hayden, 46) Kept things simple in midfield. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
11. Federico Fernandez - 6
(for Clark, 46) Slotted well into United’s back three. Photo: HECTOR RETAMAL
12. Sean Longstaff - 7
(for Ritchie, 64) Made his comeback from long-term injury, had a goal disallowed for offside. Photo: Stephen Pond