MX23RW : Thursday, December 5 20:13:49| >> :60:719:719:
[monks data]
Manchester United logo
Premier League | Gameweek 11
Oct 16, 2022 at 2pm UK
Old Trafford
Newcastle logo

Man Utd
0 - 0
Newcastle


Ronaldo (49'), Fernandes (65'), Casemiro (69')
FT

Burn (43')

Manchester United held to goalless draw by Newcastle United

Man United held to goalless draw by Newcastle
© Reuters
Manchester United lose ground on the Premier League's top four as they are held to an entertaining 0-0 draw by Newcastle United at Old Trafford.

Manchester United lost ground on the Premier League's top four as they were held to an entertaining 0-0 draw by Newcastle United at Old Trafford.

Despite the absences of Christian Eriksen and Marcus Rashford – the latter of whom was only on the bench due to illness – Man United started the brighter of the two sides at Old Trafford in the opening 10 minutes.

Raphael Varane was a very lucky man not long after, though, as the Frenchman felled Callum Wilson in the area, but neither Craig Pawson nor the VAR saw any reason to award a penalty.

The Magpies had a strong case for a spot kick but did not let their heads drop, as Joelinton was left aghast at hitting the crossbar and post in quick succession from a Kieran Trippier free kick, with Eddie Howe's side starting to turn the screw at the Theatre of Dreams.

No goals were to be had before half time, and Cristiano Ronaldo had the ball in the back of the net twice not long after the restart, but the 37-year-old was offside for one and was booked for nicking the ball off of Nick Pope's free kick for the other.

It was then Man United's turn to feel aggrieved at a penalty shout not going their way, as appeals were waved away when Jadon Sancho went down in the box, and the game entered the final 20 minutes still goalless.

Erik ten Hag responded by bringing on Rashford for Ronaldo, and the Englishman was presented with a half-chance from a 30-yard free kick, but his effort did not dip enough to trouble Pope.

Rashford was then presented with a gilt-edged chance to win the game for the Red Devils in the last knockings, but the attacker headed wide as the game ended goalless.

Ten Hag's side remain fifth in the table, three points behind Chelsea following the Blues' 2-0 win over Aston Villa, and the Magpies are one point below the Red Devils in sixth having played a game more.

Man United only have two days to rehabilitate before meeting Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Wednesday, while Newcastle lock horns with Everton on the same evening.

ID:497110:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect3812:
Written by
Ben Knapton
No Data Analysis info

Click here for more stories about Eddie Howe

Click here for more stories about Manchester United

Game History

How you voted: Man Utd vs Newcastle

Manchester United
67.3%
Draw
15.0%
Newcastle United
17.7%
327
Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Rafael Leao in action for AC Milan on October 8, 2022
Read Next:
Manchester United 'preparing to battle Chelsea for Rafael Leao'
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free match previews newsletter! Updates are sent twice a week.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool14112129111835
2Chelsea1484231151628
3Arsenal1484228141428
4Manchester CityMan City148242519626
5Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton136522217523
6Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest146441616022
7Aston Villa146442223-122
8Tottenham HotspurSpurs1362528141420
9Brentford146262726120
10Newcastle UnitedNewcastle145541717020
11Manchester UnitedMan Utd145451715219
12Fulham135441818019
13Bournemouth135352019118
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham144371827-915
15Everton143561421-714
16Leicester CityLeicester143471928-913
17Crystal Palace142661218-612
18Ipswich TownIpswich141671325-129
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves142392236-149
20Southampton1412111130-195


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!