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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Antony unleashes a speculative effort off the right flank - but it's a wild one that flies over the bar.
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Murphy does well to hold off Fernandes and carry the ball toward United's goal - but his effort is weak and doesn't trouble De Gea.
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Newcastle have another corner but, once again, De Gea stays strong and claims the ball before Newcastle can get a real effort away.
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United break again in a move that ends with Sancho having a sight of goal - but the Englishman's effort fails to work Pope.
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Newcastle play a short corner before looping a ball into the box to find Burn at the back post - but De Gea does well to keep out his header.
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Schar is back on his feet and back in the game.
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CHANCE! Wilson is played in smartly and draws a strong challenge from Varane in the box - Newcastle are looking for a penalty but the referee doesn't call the foul.
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