Manchester United entertained Newcastle United at Old Trafford earlier tonight as they hoped to earn all three points at home in the Premier League. The Red Devils made a bright start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 24th minute thanks to Patrick Dorgu’s great strike. Ruben Amorim’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.
The Mancunian giants controlled the game well in the second 45 minutes and earned a narrow 1-0 win at the Theatre of Dreams.
Let’s take a look at how each Manchester United player fared during the clash against the Magpies.
GK: Senne Lammens – 7/10
Lammens made a couple of solid saves at the back and earned an important clean sheet at home.
CB: Lisandro Martinez – 7/10
He cleared the danger when he could and made one decent chance going forward.
CB: Ayden Heaven – 7/10
Heaven was a rock at the back and was accurate with his passing.
CB: Luke Shaw – 7/10
He gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the field and won a few aerial duels as well.
RM: Diogo Dalot – 7/10
He performed his defensive duties well but offered very little going forward.
CM: Manuel Ugarte – 7.5/10
Ugarte anchored the midfield well and made two decent runs with the ball.
CM: Casemiro – 7/10
He anchored the midfield well for his team and was replaced at the hour mark.
LM: Patric Dorgu – 8.5/10
Dorgu came back to defend when he could and was a real menace in the Newcastle half. He ended up scoring the only goal of the game in the 24th minute.
RAM: Mason Mount – 6.5/10
He caught the eye at times in the first half but failed to register a goal.
LAM: Mathues Cunha – 7/10
Cunha caused a lot of headaches for his marker but failed to find the back of the net.
ST: Benjamin Sesko – 7/10
He linked up play well with others around him and was unfortunate to hit the post.
Substitutes:
CM: Jack Fletcher – 6/10
He added some energy to Amorim’s midfield.
ST: Joshua Zirkzee – 6/10
His impact on the game was minimal.
CB: Leny Yoro – 6.5/10
He kept things solid at the back.
LB: Tyrell Malacia – N/A
CB: Tyler Fredricson – N/A
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