Manchester United failed to beat Newcastle United in the third week of Premier League, on 22 August 2015. Against Newcastle at Old Trafford, Manchester United could only draw goalless.
In the first half, Manchester United was able to dominate the match. Wayne Rooney had made a goal in the 4th minute, but the referee annulled when Wayne Rooney was flagged offside. Manchester United had another opportunity in the goal mouth of Newcastle two minutes later. This time, Wayne Rooney shot could still be secured by Newcastle goal keeper Tim Krul.
In 16th minute Juan Mata brings the ball down, 15 yards out on the privilege, and searches for preview to the close post that Tim Krul gets down cleverly to turn round. New castle had their first assault of any extent.
In the 23rd minute, Newcastle almost broke the MU’s net thorough Mitrovich’s header but the ball against the crossbar.
In the 47th minute starts with a microcosm of the first – Luke Shaw is obstructed by Mbemba, before Schweinsteiger gives way a shoddy foul somewhere down in the Newcastle half. In the second half Manchester united still dominating the match, but again they’re difficult to penetrate the defense of Newcastle. The Newcastle was very tight enough to build a defense. Fabrizio Coloccini and colleagues easily break the flow of strikes that built the Red Devil.
Wayne Rooney midsections down a pass, 17 yards out. And tries the moment volley yet it’s blocked. Juan Mata is selected by Wayne Rooney at the back post next, yet the volleys high and wide.
In 80th minute Chicharito wastes his chance. His left foot finished into the corner. Remarkably, Tim Krul successfully block the ball kicked by Chicharito.
Manchester United once again had an opportunity to score in the end of the match. Carrick strides on to the ball on the edge of the crate, however it’s deflected wide for a corner and Krul blocks clear.
Manchester United match statistics indicate more aggressive than Newcastle United. Louis van Gaal’s squad upbringing releasing nine kicks, six targeted. While Newcastle was even recorded a shot on target, despite the release of six kicks.
Apart from this draw, there is a positive note inscribed by Wayne Rooney and his teammate. In the three Premier League matches, Manchester United had not conceded. However, Manchester United has scored two goals in three matches.
Steve McLaren praised his squad while against MU at Old Trafford. (Photo: bolabanget)
Meanwhile, Newcastle’s coach, Steve McLaren, praised his squad after a successful hold the Red Devil goalless.
“We were disappointed. We know 20 minute early would be theirs but we started confidently and should have scored.” said Steve McLaren.
