Manchester United vs Newcastle United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the fallout from Old Trafford
Manchester United were frustrated by an improving Newcastle on Sunday (16 October) in a goalless encounter that saw Erik ten Hag record his first draw since taking over at Old Trafford.
Just a point separated these two top-six sides as they kicked off what could prove important Premier League triple-headers in their respective seasons. Newcastle began brightly but were left holding on at the death as substitute Marcus Rashford nearly sparked more stoppage-time celebrations at Old Trafford. Eddie Howe’s men had looked dangerous in the first half, with Callum Wilson seeing an early penalty appeal ignored before Joelinton hit the crossbar and sent his follow-up onto the post.
The hosts looked devoid of ideas without absent Christian Eriksen but returned for the second period with the bit between their teeth as Cristiano Ronaldo quickly saw two goals ruled out. A Sean Longstaff challenge on Jadon Sancho was among a string of spot-kick appeals that fell on deaf ears before Ronaldo was substituted to his visible annoyance. Rashford replaced him and produced a cross that Fred turned wide before heading across the face of goal as the Red Devils failed to replicate Thursday’s Europa League last-gasp win against Omonia Nicosia. Follow all the fallout from today’s game in the live blog below:
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Ronaldo has had a couple of opportunities for United only to be caught offside both times. Antony has proven their danger man out on the right flank.
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All square at the break. Newcastle have seen the better of the game despite being the away side - Joelinton hit both the bar and the post in the same sequence of play. Wilson also had a viable penalty shout turned down by the referee. But United will be confident that they'll fashion chances in the second half.
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HALF-TIME: MANCHESTER UNITED 0-0 NEWCASTLE UNITED
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Antony burns Burn for pace down the right side but his cross doesn't find its desired target in the box.
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There will be three minutes of additional time at the end of this first half.
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United rob Joelinton and spark a move that culminates with Antony trying to find Ronaldo in the box - but the ball runs out of play.
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The game has settled down somewhat - neither side are exactly dominating proceedings.
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