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MANCHESTER UNITED were outclassed by Newcastle with only David de Gea sparring their blushes from further embarrassment. Second-half goals from Joe Willock and Callum Wilson put a dent in United’s Champions League hopes.
Ma Utd fell to defeat against NewcastleCredit: EPA
It was a day to forget for Erik ten Hag’s men, while Newcastle sit pretty in third.
Here is how Martin Blackburn rated Ten Hag’s performers.
DAVID DE GEA – 7
Great double save to deny Isak and Willock. Bit of a mess with a goal-kick routine just before the Toon opener but then did brilliantly to tip Joelinton’s header onto the bar late on.
Could have been much worse but for the Spaniard.
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David de Gea helped spare Man Utd’s blushesCredit: Reuters
DIOGO DALOT – 5
Came in for the unwell Wan Bissaka. Deflected shot forced a save from Pope and one nice cross just evaded Rashford’s boot.
Had a tough time trying to keep the lively Saint Maximin quiet in the first half.
Diogo Dalot came in for the unwell Aaron Wan BissakaCredit: Getty
RAPHAEL VARANE – 6
Solid defensively as he and Martinez spent much of the game on the back foot. Did well to deal with Willock as he chose the wrong option and went for goal.
Got forward at the end but his header from Sancho cross was tame and straight at Pope.
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LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 6
Great block from Isak’s shot and suggestions he handballed it rightly waved away.
Had a tough time trying to keep the Swede quiet but stuck to his task – looked bitterly frustrated as he sat on the bench after being subbed late on and was caught taking it out on the chair.
Lisandro Martinez had a tough eveningCredit: Reuters
LUKE SHAW – 5
Looked tired after his exertions with England and struggled against Willock for much of the afternoon.
Clever piece of defending to deny Burn a second goal and one useful cross as United searched for a leveller.
Scott McTominay struggled at St James’ ParkCredit: AP
SCOTT McTOMINAY – 5
Rewarded for his Scotland heroics with a rare start in the league.
Running battle with Guimaraes in the first half but came out second best for much of the game and not really a surprise when he was replaced by Fred as the visitors searched for an equaliser.
Marcel Sabitzer reacts to missing a chanceCredit: Getty
MARCEL SABITZER – 5
Tried to push United on in the second half and opened the home side up a couple of times. Also saw a low shot blocked.
The on-loan man from Bayern Munich has been a useful addition to the squad but is not the same standard as the suspended Casemiro.
Antony is brought off by Erik ten HagCredit: Getty
ANTONY – 6
Seemed to fancy his chances against Burn early on and the match up between the two was watchable.
Great back heel to send Dalot away down the right but planted a volley over when he should have hit the target. Ran out of puff and was hooked on the hour.
BRUNO FERNANDES – 5
Wanted a pen for a challenge by Schar but neither the ref or the VAR agreed he was too theatrical. Home fans chanted ‘there’s only one Bruno’ in support of Guimaraes and the Portuguese was second best this time.
Shrugged off too easily by Gordon.
Bruno Fernandes wanted a penalty for a challenge by Fabian ScharCredit: EPA
MARCUS RASHFORD – 5
Completed his rapid recovery from toe injury which kept him out of England duty to start here – but may as well have had another day off.
Just failed to get on end of Dalot cross but found chances hard to come by.
Wout Weghorst had a day to forgetCredit: Getty
WOUT WEGHORST – 4
Hit the side netting early on after good work by Antony but that was one of only seven touches in the first half.
Things didn’t improve after the break so it was no surprise when he was hooked for Martial just after the hour.
SUBSTITUTES
SANCHO (for Antony 61) – 5
A couple of useful crosses but did not have the impact ETH would have hoped.
MARTIAL (for Weghorst 61 ) – 6
Clearance off the line from Schar kept United in it and one missed chance.
FRED (for McTominay 82) – 5
Could not stem the black and white tide as the Toon continued to dominate.
PELLISTRI (for Martinez 83) – 5
Not really enough time to affect the game from an attacking point of view
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LINDELOF (for Varane – 83) – 5
Beaten too easily by Wilson for the second goal.
Victor Lindelof, Facundo Pellistri and Bruno Fernandes look dejected in defeatCredit: PA More

MANCHESTER UNITED fans were fuming that Fred did not start against Newcastle United.Erik ten Hag has a number of midfield issues due to Christian Eriksen’s long-term injury and the suspension of Casemiro.
Fred was only named on the bench for Man Utd’s clash at NewcastleCredit: Getty
Fans vented their fury at Erik ten Hag for leaving out the BrazilianCredit: Reuters
Many expected the energetic Brazilian Fred to be named in the side to take on the Magpies.
However, the 30-year-old was only named as substitute with Scott McTominay and Marcel Sabitzer preferred.
United struggled to lay a glove on the Magpies throughout the opening period at St. James’ Park.
And supporters soon took to Twitter to vent their anger at the absence of Fred as even United legend Neville, commentating on Sky Sports, also revealed his surprise at his omission.
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And he was even “more amazed” not to see him introduced off the bench at half time or early into the second period before Newcastle took the lead.
One fan fumed: “Seriously Ten Hag CANT be happy with how things are going!! His favorite is doing NOTHING. FRED HAS TO BE COMING ON!!! There’s Sabitzer/Fred EASILY cover up more ground!”
Another wrote: “I was happy with the starting lineup, except for no AWB and Martial, but not much Ten Hag can do about that. But now this game is SCREAMING for Fred to make some chaos.”
A fellow Red Devil said: “Ten hag needs to get fred on McTominay and anyone for weghorst asap.”
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Another tweeted: “We desperately need Fred.”
As another commented: “Ten hag has problem,it should have been sabitzer fred.”
Fred was introduced late on but there was nothing he could do to stop United falling a 2-0 defeat that saw Newcastle leapfrog his side into third place. More

MANCHESTER UNITED fans went wild after David De Ge’s first-half heroics in their Premier League clash with Newcastle.The Red Devils were under the cosh at St James’ Park from the get-go, with Eddie Howe’s troops going from the jugular early doors.

David de Gea was Manchester United’s star man in the first half of their clash with NewcastleCredit: Getty
And they had De Gea to thank for them not going behind in the 15th minute.
The Spaniard pulled off a tremendous double save to deny Alexander Isak and Joel Willock to keep the scores level.
And the Old Trafford faithful flocked to Twitter to hail their long-time stooper.
One tweeted: ” David de Gea with a double save worth a contract renewal of its own.”
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Another said: “That ‘double save’ has just added another 3 years onto De Gea’s contract.”
And another said: “It’s a myth that we need to replace De Gea man… double save.”
One remarked: “That is a great double save from David de Gea.”
Another chimed in: “De Gea double save outchea.”
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Spain international De Gea’s contract at Old Trafford expires at the end of the season.
United did have the option to extend the Spaniard’s stay by a further 12 months but opted not to.
The Red Devils brass, however, are eager to tie the 32-year-old down to a new deal.
SunSport revealed this week that United plan to restructure De Gea’s £250,000-a-week contract.
They plan to pay him a lower guaranteed wage but throw in extras if he makes enough appearances.
De Gea joined United in the summer of 2011 from Spanish giants Atletico Madrid.
The keeper has racked up 525 appearances during his time with the Red Devils, in which he’s won the Premier League, Europa League, FA Cup and two League Cups.
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HARRY MAGUIRE  is wanted back ‘home’ at Leicester — with a loan move on the cards next season.The Manchester United centre-back faces limited game time in the run-in both at home and abroad after returning to Old Trafford from England duty.
Man Utd’s England defender Harry Maguire is being targeted by old club Leicester as well as other Premier League rivalsCredit: Getty
Now Brendan Rodgers is keen to take him back to the Foxes, where he was a massive hero.
Leicester will always be a lure for Maguire, 30, who left with the club’s blessing — with both sides making the exit one of the most dignified going.
Rodgers thinks he would be a huge capture and can sort out a defence that still leaks goals alarmingly  — the main reason they fear the drop.
The Leicester boss has looked at other targets like Odilon Kossounou at Bayer Leverkusen but an eye-catching loan for the United star would top that.
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Maguire has also been linked with top-six clubs and there could be bids for the defender in the next window.
However, a loan deal may work for all parties, although United would look for a full salary to ease any financial pain for them.
Maguire will need to be playing at the best level he can next season in the build-up to  Euro 2024 for England.
He played two full games as the Three Lions launched their qualifying campaign last week with a 2-1 win in Italy and 2-0 Wembley success over Ukraine.
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And Maguire has also defended his club form – having not lost a match he’s started a 1-0 home loss to Real Sociedad in the Europa League on September 8.
He said: “Obviously this season, I haven’t played as much as I’d like but, for my club, I feel like my form’s been good this year.
“I know people obviously look at me not playing but when I’ve played I think in my last eight or nine starts for Manchester United we have won.
“I can’t remember losing a game for Manchester United, it must be the third week of the season. So my influence is still there.” More

ERIK TEN HAG is set for a £12 million jackpot when he signs a new five-year deal this summer.Manchester United will reward the Dutchman for a brilliant first season in charge by handing him a fresh contract until 2028.
Erik ten Hag is set to get a £3m-a-year pay riseCredit: AP
Ten Hag, 53, would also get a £3m-a-year pay hike – and the uncertainty over United’s ownership will NOT affect the offer.
He has indicated that he is keen on the three-year extension to the deal he signed when he arrived from Ajax last summer.
United appointed him on a shorter term contract than previous managers, after having their fingers burned in the past with hefty pay-offs.
Yet Ten Hag has created a huge impression in just over half a season.
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Sir Alex Ferguson is also said to be a huge admirer.
He has already established United in the top four and won the Carabao Cup.
They are favourites to win the Europa League and face Brighton in the FA Cup semi-finals.
Ten Hag had talks with Old Trafford executives recently about summer business.
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And he was given firm assurances from the Glazers he will be backed, regardless of who owns the club.
Talks on his contract will step up once the season has finished.
However, neither side expects any problems. More