Newcastle player ratings v Manchester United: One man weak link in outstanding team display
Substitutes
Joselu (79′) – 6: Replacing Dwight Gayle with just over 10 minutes left to play, the Spaniard knows he faces a fight to regain his role in the starting XI with Islam Slimani also in the reckoning.
Christian Atsu (84′) – 5: Was taken out by a wayward tackle from Antonio Valencia just minutes after coming on, but there was little else of note from his performance as Newcastle had their backs to the wall to try and hold out for a win.
Isaac Hayden (90′) – N/A: Given seconds off the bench as Benitez ran down the clock.
In other Newcastle United news, the Magpies beat off a whole host of sides to secure the capture of one January signing.