It was the 71st minute of the match at St James’ Park, when Cristiano Ronaldo played from the right side of the field into the home team’s penalty area, and Edinson Cavani flashed with efficiency. While the Uruguayan’s first strike was blocked, Martin Dubravka had no chance with an immediate rebound. Cavani became the hero of Manchester United, saving Ralf Rangnick’s side one point.
To save, because on Monday the team from Old Trafford was weaker than their rivals. Newcastle United took the lead in the 7th minute after a nice action and a shot by Allan Saint-Maximin. The hosts could and should have led higher, but in the second half, Saint-Maximin, Ryan Fraser and Jacob Murphy squandered in the second half, ahead of Cavani’s goal.
Manchester United lost points again
In the 88th minute, Manchester United was saved by David de Gea. Murphy hit the Spaniard first, but the ball bounced off the post. Moments later, Miguel Almiron shot from outside the penalty area, but this time de Gea showed a brilliant intervention.
After 19 queues, Newcastle United, managed by a Saudi-based investment fund, has 11 points and is second to last in the table. Eddie Howe’s team conceded 41 goals, which is the worst result in the league. The situation for Newcastle, which has a wealth of wealth thanks to its owners, may become even more difficult, as two of the team’s best players – Saint-Maximin and Callum Wilson – suffered injuries on Monday night.
Manchester United is in 7th place in the table. Rangnick’s team has 28 points and is seven points behind Arsenal’s fourth-placed team, with two games less played. Both teams will play the next matches on Thursday. Newcastle will play against Everton away and Manchester United will take on Burnley.
Source: Sport
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