Man Utd vs Newcastle LIVE: Updates as Cristiano Ronaldo STARTS for Red Devils – TV channel info – latest
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NEWCASTLE are rueing early missed chances after Joelinton hit the post twice in quick succession.
Cristiano Ronaldo starts as for United and the Portuguese superstar get his reward after scoring his 700th club career goal against Everton last weekend.
Marcus Rashford is dropped to the bench after being given an earful by Erik ten Hag over taking his chances.
David de Gea makes his 500th appearance for the Red Devils and has been given a commemorative present by Old Trafford legend Alex Stepney.
- Kick-off time: 2pm UK
- Man Utd team: De Gea, Dalot, Martinez, Varane, Shaw, Fred, Casemiro, Fernandes, Sancho, Antony, Ronaldo
- Newcastle team: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Longstaff, Joelinton, Murphy, Almiron, Wilson
- TV channel/live stream: The game is not being broadcast on TV in the UK
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Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
43, Dan Burn picks up a booking for a foul on Ronaldo.
It looked fairly innocuous at first viewing but on the replay it’s clear that the Newcastle defender left one on the Manchester United star.
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41, It’s Manchester United’s turn to put the pressure on Newcastle now.
Newcastle are struggling to keep track of Sancho and Antony, with the two wingers looking for a way past the Newcastle back line.
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37, Pope saves from Antony!
Jadon Sancho has looked bright on the left so far this afternoon and he’s involved again as his through ball finds Antony in the box, but the Brazilian can’t beat Pope from a tight angle.
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36, Joelinton is still down receiving treatment.
There’s going to be plenty of time added on at the end of the half.
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34, There’s another Newcastle player lying on the pitch here.
This time it’s Joelinton who is claiming he was caught by Antony’s trailing arm.
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32, It’s still all to play for here as we pass the half hour mark.
Can either team find an opener before half-time?
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29, There’s a little altercation between Lisandro Martinez and Callum Wilson but the referee doesn’t feel as if he needs to get involved.
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28, Ronaldo gets in behind the Newcastle defence but his attempted lob of Nick Pope is cleared before it bounces over the line.
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23, Tripper’s free kick hits the wall but he floats the ball back into the box for Joelinton who’s header hits the crossbar.
Joelinton then gets a second chance with De Gea still on the ground but hits the post.
How are Newcastle not one up???
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22, Newcastle have a free kick in a dangerous position just outside the box for a foul on Bruno Guimaraes.
Kieran Trippier is standing over it…
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20, We’ve got a short stoppage here as Sven Botman receives treatment for a head injury.
His head seemed to bounce off the turf as he made a slide tackle on Antony near the corner flag but he seems fine to continue.
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18, Antony, who is looking for his fourth goal in as many games, fires a speculative effort over the crossbar from around 30 yards out.
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16, Newcastle are knocking on the door here.
This time it’s Jacob Murphy who receives the ball in space in front of the Manchester United defence before turning and shooting straight at De Gea.
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15, Newcastle have their first shot on target as Guimaraes heads straight at De Gea from a corner.
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12, Having been penned back in their own half, Man United break away at pace but Sancho can’t put the finishing touches to the move as he shoots high and wide from the edge of the area.
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10, Newcastle are upping the pressure on the home team here but they haven’t managed to create a clear sight of goal so far.
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9, Callum Wilson is down in the box and asking for a penalty.
He did seem to be checked by Varane as he burst into the box but the referee waves away his protests.
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6, Ouch! Fabian Schar has just slipped down the slope that surrounds the Old Trafford pitch and his knee seemed to buckle underneath him on his way down.
He’s receiving treatment as the game continues.
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5, Cristiano Ronaldo looks to have finally taken Ten Hag’s instructions on board.
He’s already pressed the goalkeeper on two occasions!
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3, Fred has the first shot of the game for Manchester United, but his left footed effort from the edge of the area flies harmlessly wide of Nick Pope’s near post
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2, Both sides sizing each other up in the opening exchanges here.
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Peep! The referee blows his whistle and we are underway!
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Kick-off is next!
Both sets of players are out of the tunnel and kick off is moments away!
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Pressure on Wilson
Newcastle fans could have been forgiven for fearing the worst when new signing Alexander Isak was ruledpicked up a thigh injury a few weeks ago.
Fortunately for fans of The Magpies, Callum Wilson has relished his run in the team and has been a key man in their wins over Fulham and Brentford.
Eddie Howe will be hoping that he can maintain his good form at Old Trafford this afternoon.
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De Gea approaching another record
David De Gea is second on the list of all-time goalkeeper appearances for Manchester United.
Another season and he should take Alex Stepney’s record away from him – probably best not to mention it to the former United goalkeeper on his birthday though.
