November 13, 2024

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.

Team news

  • Erik ten Hag made three changes as Raphael Varane, Luke Shaw and Jadon Sancho replaced Victor Lindelof, Tyrell Malacia and Marcus Rashford following Thursday’s 1-0 win against Omonia Nicosia 1-0 in the Europa League.
  • Christian Eriksen was absent from the squad through illness and 17-year-old Kobbie Mainoo was included on the bench for the first time.
  • David De Gea made his 500th United appearance against a Newcastle side whose only change saw Joelinton come in for Joe Willock.
  • 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.

    More to follow…

    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

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