Newcastle United players classified in Man United draw – the4thofficial.net

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.

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.