Player Ratings in Manchester United’s Frustrating 0–0 Draw vs Newcastle
Old Trafford Frustration: A Stalemate That Felt Like a Loss
Manchester United’s promising form came to a screeching halt in a frustrating goalless draw against Newcastle on the 16th of October, 2022.
Despite three back-to-back wins, Erik ten Hag’s side looked toothless in attack and disjointed in midfield.
Missed chances, denied penalties, and last-minute agony, here’s the player-by-player breakdown of the disappointing draw.
Match Overview
Final Score: Manchester United 0-0 Newcastle
Possession: United 63% | Newcastle 37%
Shots on Target: United 2 | Newcastle 2
Big Moments Missed: Rashford’s stoppage-time header, Ronaldo’s penalty shout, Sancho’s foul
Manchester United Player Ratings
1. David de Gea: 6.5/10
Nervy pass to Fred early on but dealt with all Newcastle efforts. Clean sheet intact.
2. Diogo Dalot: 7.5/10
Steady at the back, though limited going forward.
3. Raphaël Varane: 6/10
Struggled with accuracy on long balls and looked shaky in buildup.
4. Lisandro Martínez: 7.5/10
Arguably United’s best performer. Strong, alert, and aggressive in duels.
5. Luke Shaw: 6.5/10
Energetic on the flanks, but left defensive gaps behind him.
6. Casemiro: 6.5/10
The Brazilian couldn’t control the midfield tempo. A quiet afternoon.
7. Fred: 4/10
Easily the worst performer. Off-pace, poor passing, and positional lapses. Subpar in all aspects.
8. Bruno Fernandes: 6.5/10
Ineffective in the final third. However, strong off-the-ball work with 5 tackles and 2 interceptions.
9. Antony: 7/10
Flashes of brilliance on the right. Created openings with speed and direct runs.
10. Jadon Sancho: 7.5/10
A bright spark. Drew fouls, created space, and linked up well. Denied a clear penalty.
11. Cristiano Ronaldo: 6/10
Looked off the pace again. Lacked the explosiveness and finishing touch of old.
Substitutes
Marcus Rashford (72’ for Ronaldo) – 7/10
Added sharpness and nearly scored in added time. Should’ve buried his header.
Man United 0 vs 0 Newcastle | Match Highlights
Final Verdict
United’s lack of creativity and clinical finishing proved costly. Newcastle held firm, and once again, Old Trafford witnessed a match that lacked bite.
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