Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle: Marcus Rashford and Fred miss late chances after Joelinton hit woodwork twice
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Marcus Rashford and Fred missed two late chances for Manchester United as Newcastle held on for a goalless draw at Old Trafford.
Fred missed an empty net in the 88th minute after Rashford had rounded Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope to set up the Brazil midfieler but he miscued his effort past the post following pressure from Fabian Schar.
Rashford, who had replaced Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portugal forward saw two second-half goals disallowed, then headed wide from Casemiro’s cross in the 95th minute.
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The visitors came closest to scoring in the first half when Joelinton hit the woodwork twice as he headed against the crossbar and then headed his rebound against the post.
The goalless draw leaves United fifth, three points off fourth-placed Chelsea, while Newcastle remain a point further back in sixth to extend their unbeaten run to five games.
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What’s next?
Manchester United are back in action on Wednesday when they host top-four rivals Tottenham at Old Trafford, with kick-off at 8.15pm.
Erik ten Hag’s side then face another huge game on Saturday, when they travel to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea – live on Sky Sports – with kick-off at 5.30pm.
Saturday 22nd October 5:00pm Kick off 5:30pm
Newcastle’s next game is on Wednesday, with Everton visiting St James’ Park – kick-off at 7.30pm.
The Magpies then face a trip to north London to take on Tottenham on Sunday October 23 – live on Sky Sports – with kick-off at 4.30pm.
Sunday 23rd October 4:00pm Kick off 4:30pm