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:
Manchester United vs Newcastle United
United started quickly but now Newcastle are beginning to find their feet and see more of the ball in the home side's half.
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Sancho and Ronaldo link up well to force Schar to make a strong block - but he hurts himself after falling in the process and is currently being treated.
Manchester United vs Newcastle United
Quite a few Brazilians out there this afternoon - three in United's midfield (Casemiro, Fred and Antony) and two in Newcastle's (Guimaraes and Joelinton).
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Fred has the first shot of the game. The Brazilian's effort flies wide after a smart, sweeping move from United down the left side.
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