Newcastle United faced off against Manchester United at Old Trafford earlier tonight as they tried to secure a win on their travels in the Premier League. The Magpies made a poor start to the contest as they conceded the opening goal in the 31st minute when Kobbie Mainoo got his name on the scoresheet. Eddie Howe’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 down on the scoreline.
Anthony Gordon equalised for the visitors in the 49th minute. However, Amad Diallo gave Man United the lead once again just eight minutes later before Rasmus Hojlund killed the game off in the 84th minute. Lewis Hall got a goal back for Newcastle in injury time. However, the match ended with the Magpies suffering a 3-2 loss away from home.
Let’s take a look at how each Newcastle United player fared during the match against the Red Devils.
GK: Martin Dubravka – 6.5/10
Dubravka made his fair share of saves at the back but still conceded three goals tonight.
RB: Kieran Trippier – 6/10
He tried to keep things solid at the back and managed to create two decent chances in the final third.
CB: Emil Krafth – 6.5/10
Krafth cleared the danger when needed and was good on the ball.
CB: Dan Burn – 6.5/10
Burn made a few crucial clearances inside his half and was strong in the air.
LB: Lewis Hall – 7.5/10
Hall was a positive influence at both ends of the pitch. He managed to score in injury time.
CM: Sean Longstaff – 6/10
He made one good chance in the final third and was replaced in the 76th minute.
CM: Bruno Guimaraes – 7/10
The Brazilian talent got stuck in with a few solid tackles and made two decent runs with the ball.
CM: Elliot Anderson – 6/10
He struggled to get a foothold in the game and was substituted after the hour mark.
RW: Jacob Murphy – 7/10
Murphy caught the eye at times on both halves and ended the game with an assist to his name.
ST: Alexander Isak – 6.5/10
He made two good chances for his teammates in the final third but failed to find the back of the net.
LW: Anthony Gordon – 7/10
Gordon was a real threat in and around the Man United penalty area and managed to get his name on the scoresheet early in the second half.
Substitutes:
CM: Joelinton – 7/10
Joelinton caused some headaches for the opposition defenders.
RW: Miguel Almiron – 6/10
He made one key chance in the final third.
CB: Fabian Schar – 6/10
Schar failed to keep things solid at the back.
LW: Harvey Barnes – 6/10
His impact on the game was minimal.
