Match Report Of Manu And Newcastle

 

Man-u and Newcastle game ended 0-0.............a great game from both team........see more report

•   20 S. Romero Handled well what came at him.
  
• 23 L. Shaw A constant outlet for the hosts on the left and he linked up well with his attackers without being undone defensively. Had a good effort late on.
  
• 36 M. Darmian Got forward to supply a number of opportunities but one tackle too many saw him earn a yellow card.
  
• 12 C. Smalling Hit the post in injury time with a fine, towering header and defended well throughout.
  
• 8 Mata United's liveliest attacker in the early exchanges, forcing a save from Krul and playing in some dangerous balls. Aimed one second-half volley over.
  
• 17 D. Blind Always available as an extra man in the back four to recycle possession.
  
• 31 B. Schweinsteiger Broke through the midfield lines every now and again but mostly kept United ticking over in midfield. Replaced on the hour mark.
  
• 28 M. Schneiderlin Adept at breaking up the play and keeping United in possession, setting them on the way for counter-attacks.
  
• 11 A. Januzaj Playing with freedom and he was available time and again as an outlet for United's attacks, contributing through balls and shots.
  
• 7 M. Depay Perhaps overeager to capitalise on his performance midweek but left his markers for dead even if his finishing was errant.
  
• 10 W. Rooney Still not at the races. He had an early attempt ruled out for offside but huffed and puffed thereafter.
  

Newcastle United

• 1 T. Krul Made one world-class stop late on to prevent Chicharito scoring and had a few other saves thrown in for good measure
  
• 18 C. Mbemba Struggled with Memphis who slipped the ball through his legs but grew in confidence, supplying a great cross for Mitrovic's header
  
• 19 M. Haïdara Caught out defensively by the guile of Mata early on but settled well
  
• 27 S. Taylor Marked Rooney well and proved himself capable of intercepting and blocking in a well-drilled back four
  
• 2 F. Coloccini Had the away fans singing his name thanks to his willingness to throw himself in front of the ball including one vital block with five minutes to go
  
• 4 J. Colback Newcastle's best midfielder on the day with his stamina and tidiness in possession helpful to McClaren's cause
  
• 5 G. Wijnaldum Has started life well at Newcastle but this was not the kind of game in which he could showcase his excellence
  
• 8 V. Anita Sat in front of the back four attempting to put fires out
  
• 45 A. Mitrović Held the ball up well and showed aptitude for the aerial battle with a wonderful first-half effort
  
• 14 G. Obertan Got down the line once or twice and his pace kept Shaw alert
  
• 17 Ayoze Pérez Neglected his defensive work early on, putting Newcastle under pressure, but was efficient in possession and settled well to his task
  

Substitutes

• 16 M. Carrick Made a good impression after coming on following his demotion to the bench. Looked energetic and used the ball well.
  
• 25 A. Valencia Replaced Darmian late on as United sought more pace from that area.
  
• 14 J. Hernández Had the result at his feet with 10 minutes to play but was denied in spectacular fashion by Krul.
  

Substitutes

• 20 F. Thauvin Promising debut with some nice touches and a booking earned at the expense of Luke Shaw
  
• 24 C. Tioté Shored things up in midfield
  
• 9 P. Cissé Replaced the hard-working Mitrovic late on and led a breakout which could have earned three points