NEWCASTLE are rueing early missed chances after Joelinton hit the post twice in quick succession.
Cristiano Ronaldo gets the same start for United and the Portuguese superstar gets his reward after scoring his 700th career goal against Everton last weekend.
Marcus Rashford is dropped to the bench after Erik ten Hag gave him an earful to take his chances.
David de Gea makes his 500th appearance for the Red Devils and has received a memorial gift from Old Trafford legend Alex Stepney.
- Start time: 2pm UK
- Man Utd team: De Gea, Dalot, Martinez, Varane, Shaw, Fred, Casemiro, Fernandes, Sancho, Antony, Ronaldo
- Newcastle squad: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Longstaff, Joelinton, Murphy, Almiron, Wilson
- TV Channel/Live Stream: The game is not broadcast on UK TV
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in play
Both teams still feel like the game is there for them in the second half.
Joelinton went closest for the visitors in the opening 45, while Antony was a threat down the right for Manchester United.
Can either side find the attacking quality that has been lacking so far?
The second half is here!
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Ronaldo and Sir Alex
Cristiano Ronaldo was presented with a commemorative plaque by his former manager before kick-off in recognition of the forward scoring his 700th career goal in midweek.
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Joelinton, miss
The Newcastle midfielder missed great chances in quick succession to put his side ahead at Old Trafford.
The second chance in particular should have been a formality for a player of his quality.
No wonder he gave up being a striker!
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Half time! Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
We are goalless at the break.
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Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
45+2, Dan Burn can’t deal with Antony.
The Brazilian pulls off a superb dummy to beat the Newcastle defense down the right, but again fails to find the final ball.
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Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
45, We will have three minutes of added time at the end of the first half.
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Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
45, Antony cuts in again from the right, but his cross for Ronaldo is too high.
The home team is getting closer!
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Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
43, Dan Burn is booked for a foul on Ronaldo.
It looked fairly innocuous at first glance, but on replay it’s clear the Newcastle defender left one on the Manchester United star.
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Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
41, Now it’s Manchester United’s turn to press Newcastle.
Newcastle are struggling to keep track of Sancho and Antony, with both full-backs looking for a way to get past the Newcastle backline.
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Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
37, Pope saves from Antoni!
Jadon Sancho has been brilliant down the left so far this afternoon and was involved again when his through ball found Antony in the box, but the Brazilian couldn’t beat Pope from a tight angle.
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Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
At 36, Joelinton is still receiving treatment.
There will be plenty of added time at the end of the half.
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Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
34, There’s another Newcastle player lying on the pitch here.
This time it’s Joelinton who claims he was caught by Antony’s back arm.
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Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
32, still everything to play for here as we pass the half hour.
Can either team find a first goal before the break?
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Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
29, There is a small altercation between Lisandro Martinez and Callum Wilson but the referee doesn’t feel he should get involved.
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Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
28, Ronaldo gets in behind the Newcastle defense but his attempted rebound by Nick Pope is cleared before it bounces over the line.
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Man Utd 0 – 0 Newcastle
23, Tripper’s free-kick hits the wall but the ball floats back into the box for Joelinton, whose header hits the crossbar.
Joelinton has a second chance with De Gea still on the ground but hits the post.
How is Newcastle not ready???
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MAN 0 – 0 NEW
22, Newcastle have a free kick in a dangerous position just outside the box for a foul on Bruno Guimaraes.
Kieran Trippier is standing on top of…
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MAN 0 – 0 NEW
20, We have a short stop here as Sven Botman receives treatment for a head injury.
His head appeared to bounce off the turf as he slid into Antony near the corner flag, but he appears to be fine to continue.
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MAN 0 – 0 NEW
18, Antony, looking for his fourth goal in as many games, fires a speculative effort over the bar from around 30 yards.
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MAN 0 – 0 NEW
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 defense before turning and firing straight at De Gea.
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MAN 0 – 0 NEW
15, Newcastle have their first shot on target as Guimaraes heads straight at De Gea from a corner.
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MAN 0 – 0 NEW
12, Having been drafted into their own half, Man United break away with the pace, but Sancho can’t put the finishing touches on the move when he shoots high and wide from the edge of the box.
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MAN 0 – 0 NEW
10, Newcastle are ramping up the pressure on the home team, but have so far failed to create a clear sight of goal.
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MAN 0 – 0 NEW
9, Callum Wilson is in the box and calls for a penalty.
Varane appeared to have checked him as he burst into the area, but the referee waved away his protests.
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MAN 0 – 0 NEW
6, Oh! Fabian Schar just slipped down the slope surrounding the Old Trafford pitch and his knee looked like it was buckling under him on the way down.
He is receiving treatment while the game continues.
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