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– Marcus Rashford sent an injury-time header wide as Manchester United were held by Newcastle United and slipped three points off a top-four place.
– With virtually the last touch of a disappointing game, Casemiro floated a cross to the far post. Substitute Rashford climbed highest but his effort went wide of the far post.
– A goal at that point would have been harsh on Newcastle, who came close to securing only their second victory at Old Trafford since 1972 but after Joelinton’s first-half header had hit the bar, the Brazilian failed to head the rebound into an empty net.
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– The hosts’ frustrations were summed up by Cristiano Ronaldo.
– The Portuguese striker, who had two second-half efforts disallowed, shook his head in irritation when he was replaced by Rashford 18 minutes from time.
– He carried on chuntering to himself and shaking his head until he reached the dug-out, when he slumped down in simmering discontent.
The points are shared at Old Trafford. #MUFC || #MUNNEW
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 16, 2022
