In the match between Newcastle United (#NUFC) and Manchester United (#MUFC), the first half ended 0-0 with #NUFC dominating possession and chances. Despite close attempts by Almiron, Isak, and Trippier hitting the bar with a free-kick, no breakthrough was made. The second half saw #NUFC continuing to dominate, with Guimaraes and Livramento creating opportunities, but failing to score. #MUFC struggled to match #NUFC's physicality and intensity, with Maguire calling out teammates. The match ended in a 0-0 draw, leaving Newcastle wondering how they didn't take the lead.
#NUFC pinning #MUFC back once again early in this second half. A few crosses have flashed across the #MUFC box, but no #NUFC player has been able to get the decisive final touch. Guimaraes then fouls Fernandes on halfway as #MUFC try to counter. #NEWMUN
Lovely ball across the box from Guimaraes towards Isak at the front post, but Shaw sticks out a boot & it's a corner for #NUFC . #NEWMUN
Second half is under way at St James' Park, where #NUFC are now shooting up the hill towards the Leazes End. No changes for either side. #MUFC #NEWMUN
Livramento superb again for #NUFC, full of pace and ambition, albeit helped by #MUFC poor defending and tracking back on their right. #NEWMUN
#MUFC being outdone physically by Newcastle, not matching their intensity off the ball. Maguire recognising this + calling out teammates. Newcastle also playing really nice stuff. Some decent football from United but not getting possession anywhere near enough.
Newcastle will be wondering how they're not in the lead here. #NEWMUN https://t.co/x2QFsBdLQt
Half-time: #NUFC 0-0 #MUFC The home side have dominated possession, territory & chances, but have failed to take any of their opportunities yet. Almiron & Isak have come close, while Trippier rattled the bar with a free-kick, but the breakthrough is yet to come. #NEWMUN
1 min of added time at the end of the first half. #NEWMUN #NUFC #MUFC
Livramento breaks in down the left again, centres a cross, which #MUFC deflect behind & Onana is worried, springing to his right, but it hits the side-netting & it's a corner. #NUFC #NEWMUN