Newcastle United entertained Manchester United at St. James’ Park earlier in the evening as they hoped to secure a result in front of their home fans. The Magpies got off to a good start and took the lead in the seventh minute when Allan Saint-Maximin found the back of the net with an excellent finish. Tyneside’s side protected their lead well and entered the half-time break 1-0 on the score.
Eddie Howe’s men continued to create chances in the second half but conceded a poor equalizer in the 71st minute when Edinson Cavani scored from close range. The contest ended when Newcastle got a 1-1 draw at home.
Let’s take a look at how each Newcastle United player performed in the game against the Red Devils.
GK: Martin Dubravka – 6/10
Dubravka made some solid saves but was at fault before Cavani’s equalizer when he failed to get the ball out of danger.
DD: Emil Krafth – 7/10
He was strong in the air and picked up the ball twice on the defensive side of the field. Krafth cleared danger when needed and even made a crucial block.
DC: Fabian Schar – 6.5 / 10
Schar put his foot in the ball as the opposition got on the front foot. He had a decent game at the back tonight, but unfortunately got injured in the dying embers of the game.
DC: Jamaal Lascelles – 7.5 / 10
The England center-back defended his penalty area with everything he had and managed a few essential blocks to prevent Man United forwards from scoring more than one goal.
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DG: Javier Manquillo – 7/10
The Spaniard did his defensive homework well and was quite lively in the opposing half.
AD: Ryan Fraser – 6.5 / 10
He worked his socks on to help his teammates at the back, but was lackluster in the final third. Fraser was substituted in the 74th minute.
CM: Sean Longstaff – 6.5 / 10
Longstaff did his best to protect his baseline and collected an assist to set up Saint-Maximin’s goal.
CM: Jonjo Shelvey – 7/10
He didn’t hesitate to make a tackle and had some encouraging moments with the ball. Shelvey tested the opposing goalkeeper with his shooting attempts but failed to score a goal.
CM: Joelinton – 7.5 / 10
The Brazilian talent worked his socks on both ends of the pitch and created some inviting opportunities for the others around him.
GA: Allan Saint-Maximin – 8/10
Saint-Maximin has caused all kinds of trouble for Man United center-backs due to his pace and ability to dribble. He completed several left flank dribbles and scored a superb solo goal in the seventh minute.
ST: Callum Wilson – 6.5 / 10
The England striker put in a tireless performance on the ball but had no real chance of finding the back of the net. He was withdrawn in the 50th minute.
Alternates:
VG: Jacob Murphy – 7/10
Murphy had the misfortune to hit the post with his strike tied to the goal in the second half. He also had a few other encouraging moments in the final third.
AD: Miguel Almiron – 7/10
He tested David de Gea with an excellent strike.
ST: Dwight Gayle – SO
Gayle hardly had time to make an impact.
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