"Louis van Gaal will not admit it but he's lacking a proper number nine. There's no doubt about it. In the final third Manchester United have let themselves down.
"The priority is a number nine and if he doesn't get one Man Utd will be struggling big time this season."
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Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live at Old Trafford
"An unbelievable end to the game. Manchester United were knocking on the door really hard, but give Newcastle credit. They defended well.
"Steve McClaren was kicking every ball on the sidelines and he'll be delighted with a point."
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Frantic finish. Newcastle were brave. Manchester United were frustrated.
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Another chance to Manchester United. This time Michael Carrick flashes a 25-yard effort just wide.
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Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live at Old Trafford
"Incredible. Straight after Chris Smalling's header comes off the post Newcastle get into the 18-yard box for pretty much the first time. Florian Thauvin slides in but he just couldn't get his foot on it."
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Incredible scenes at both ends.
Manchester United win a corner and Chris Smalling heads against the post. The ball rebounds out and Newcastle break.
Papiss Cisse fizzes the ball across the six-yard area but new signing Florian Thauvin at full stretch just fails to connect.
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Brilliant defending by Fabricio Coloccini to get in the way of Antonio Valencia's goal-bound shot from close range.
Newcastle have shown tremendous bravery at the back.
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Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live at Old Trafford
"Great save by Tim Krul. Javier Hernandez was one-on-one with the Newcastle goalkeeper and he went early, but Krul got down there well to make the block.
"We haven't seen much going forward from Newcastle, but they've been defending very well. They look happy to sit back and wait for a counter."
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Huge moment. Tim Krul has not had too much to do but the Newcastle keeper produces the save of the game to keep out Javier Hernandez's attempt after the Manchester United substitute got behind the visitors defence.
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Manchester United have found another gear. They are peppering the Newcastle goal in the closing stages and even Luke Shaw has had a go. Antonio Valencia comes on for Matteo Darmian.
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Chance for Manchester United but Juan Mata blazes over moments after Wayne Rooney's goal-bound effort is blocked by Steven Taylor. Can the hosts find a late winner?
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Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live at Old Trafford
"Florian Thauvin's a very cultured player, he's got a lovely left foot. He's got a trick, he's not quick but is great on the ball and can go past players. I hope we see the best of him in England. You want him in the attacking half of the field, rather than doing a full-back's job."
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Newcastle are going for this. New winger Florian Thauvin is on for Gabriel Obertan. What can the Toon's new £12m man do?
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Wayne Rooney stays on as Adnan Januzaj makes way for Javier Hernandez. We're in the last quarter of the game. Newcastle are looking good for what would be their second point of the season.
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Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live at Old Trafford
"I wouldn't be surprised to see Wayne Rooney subbed, if Louis van Gaal wants to bring on Javier Hernandez, who's been warming up on the sidelines.
"Rooney has had a couple of shots, but Memphis Depay looks like he's got a goal in him and Adnan Januzaj doesn't look like tiring."
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Tim Krul has had little to do this second half. Memphis Depay tries his luck from distance and earns a corner but it's cleared before a red shirt can get on the end of it.
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Apparently Bastian Schweinsteiger was replaced because of a cut on his left ankle. Javier Hernandez is now warming up.
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Half an hour remaining. Manchester United are crying out for a moment of inspiration. Newcastle looking comfortable.
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Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live at Old Trafford
"Bastian Schweinsteiger felt the pace today.He's been used as an impact player in his Manchester United career so far, and it looks like his legs have gone after playing an hour."
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Huge roar as Gabriel Obertan is shown a yellow card for bringing down Memphis Depay 25 yards out. Disappointing free-kick.
Here comes Michael Carrick...Bastian Schweinsteiger makes way.
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Michael Carrick is warming up...
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Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live at Old Trafford
"It's finely balanced, this game. There's a very slow tempo to the start of this second half - not at all like the opening 45, It might be the substitutions that change the game in the end - but looking at the bench what options have Manchester United got in attack? Not a lot."
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It's not that long ago that Newcastle came away from Old Trafford with a win. Yohan Cabaye's goal two years ago saw them return to Tyneside with three points but they'll fancy their chances of a repeat. United again enjoying plenty of possession but can't open up the defence.
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Bastian Schweinsteiger concedes possession with a sloppy pass. United desperately need a moment of quality from someone.
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Steve McClaren has missed the first two minutes of the new half. He's walking back to his seat in the dugout clutching a bottle of water. He might be sipping something a little stronger if Newcastle snatch something here.
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Manchester United have yet to score a Premier League goal in the second half this season. They need one here. We're back under way.
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Plenty of shots
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Manchester United have had six shots on target so far, the last time they did that in the first half of a Premier League game without scoring was against Bolton in September 2008.
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How's this for a stat?
This is only the second game in 21 Premier League matches in 2015 for Wayne Rooney that he's had more than one shot on target.
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Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live at Old Trafford
"Newcastle have really come back into the game. They're hustling, and look dangerous on the counter. Whether that's down to Steve McClaren shouting so much on the sidelines, well, that will certainly have helped them."
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Sophie Gayter: Someone needs to show Adnan Januzaj & Memphis clips of how Rooney & Ronaldo used to counter attack. Go with speed don't slow it down!
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Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live at Old Trafford
"They could have got a couple of goals in the first 15 minutes, when Newcastle were very poor, but the problem Manchester United have is that they want to score the perfect goal. Just shoot! At the minute they are trying to walk the ball into the net."
HALF-TIME
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Louis van Gaal, with leather folder in one hand, marches towards the dressing room with the look of a teacher about to scold a class of children.
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Frustration from the home fans at another mis-placed pass. Then Memphis Depay is denied by an excellent challenge from Fabricio Coloccini on the edge of the Newcastle area.
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Newcastle are the most dangerous side as the half comes to an end. Ayoze Perez goes close with a low first time attempt from outside the box. The referee gives a corner but keeper Sergio Romero did not get a touch.
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After a high tempo start, the half is spluttering to an end. The hosts have lost the zip and energy that left Newcastle under serious pressure for the opening 20 minutes. Louis van Gaal has a big team talk coming up.
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Shohidur Rahman: After a bright start we've gone off the boil a bit. Rooney starting to come deep again. He needs to stay up front.
Gareth Soye: The problem remains: we have a serious lack of finishing power.
Joel Ejike Oblates: Manchester United having all the possession, but had that Mitrovic header gone in, they would have been under an intense pressure.
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A decent start for full debutant Bastian Schweinsteiger for Manchester United. The midfielder has made the joint most amount of passes so far, and just two of them have been unsuccessful (shown by the red on the pass map below).
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Bastian Schweinsteiger is soldiering on for now. He doesn't look as though he is in as much discomfort as he was. The former Bayern Munich man has had a decent half so far as the graph in the next entry demonstrates.
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Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live at Old Trafford
"Newcastle had a terrible start but they've grown into the game since. For the first 15 minutes you thought this was going to be a good hiding. But now they're closing down well, pinching balls off Manchester United and are trying to break.
"Steve McClaren is kicking every ball on the sidelines. His side have hit the bar with a header, had a couple of corners... They need to keep this tempo up now."
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Manchester United made a blistering start but Newcastle have weathered the storm and are starting to ping the ball about a lot more convincingly.It could have something to do with Steve McClaren, who is back on the touchline after departing his seat in the directors box.
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Scare for Manchester United. Bastian Schweinsteiger is limping. He looks in discomfort after a challenge with former Red Devil Gabriel Obertan.
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Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live at Old Trafford
"Aleksandar Mitrovic just had to put his head on it - the pace of the cross made it a lot easier for him.
"Newcastle need to keep getting the ball in the box. The Man Utd defenders aren't great in the air."
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HITS THE WOODWORK
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It's been all Manchester United but the hosts are lucky to be level as Aleksander Mitrovic rattles the bar in front of the Stretford End with a thumping header from Chancel Mbemba's cross.
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Want to know just how much Manchester United are dominating this? They have already had more shots on target - four - than they managed in their opening two league games of the season combined.
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Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live at Old Trafford
"Steve McClaren must be really concerned because Manchester United are absolutely dominating. Newcastle are playing in slow motion."
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Newcastle just can't get the ball out of their penalty area. They're dithering as Juan Mata forces a fine low one-handed save from Tim Krul.
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Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live at Old Trafford
"Manchester United have started very brightly, there's a great tempo. It's all them. Their movement has been fantastic. Newcastle are just trying to do a job at the minute, trying to hold them off. They're looking stale - whenever they do get the ball they give it straight back. They're all over the shop. "
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Ayoze Perez brings down Matteo Darmian on the edge of the Newcastle area and it's a free-kick for the hosts.
Memphis Depay is eyeing it up but it's Juan Matta who has a pop and it's a comfortable save by Tim Krul, Plenty of bend on the effort but it lacked pace.
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Newcastle United manager Steve McClaren is watching the first half from the directors box. He won't be happy with what he has seen so far.
Louis van Gaal is seated in the dugout with legs crossed. His side have had 66% possession in the first 10 minutes.
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Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live at Old Trafford
"It's very close. I think it is very tight indeed that offside decision.
"It's all Manchester United. I know we've only been playing a few minutes but they've not had the ball once, Newcastle. It looks like they're set up to defend and contain, but it's not working."
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Wayne Rooney is clean through. Tim Krul comes rushing off the line and the Manchester United striker drills it into the net. United fans are out of their seats...but it's ruled out by an offside flag.
Rooney looks hungry. Bright start by the Red Devils.
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Early touch for Bastian Schweinsteiger on his first start. Assured start by the hosts. All the early action is on the edge of the Newcastle penalty area.
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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal speaking to BT Sport about Michael Carrick dropping out of the side and Bastian Schweinsteiger coming in:
"I have to build him up. When you want to play him more for than 45 minutes you have to start with him
"Everybody is saying he is a world champion and he has won a lot of things but every player has to prove that. To do that for Manchester United is not so easy but I have great confidence in him.
"I want to spare Michael Carrick for other matches. Last year he was very much injured and I want to prevent that."
And on questions surrounding Wayne Rooney’s goalscoring form:
"I have said to Wayne you don’t have to score today. When we win I am satisfied."
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Good news. Newcastle's players have banished the garish pink and blue tracksuit tops they were wearing when they stepped off the coach.
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It's a while since Steve McClaren was a regular face in the Old Trafford dugout as assistant to Sir Alex Ferguson.
There were plenty of pats on the back and handshakes waiting for the 54-year-old when he stepped off Newcastle's team coach a couple of hours ago. He is still a popular figure in these parts.
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Just the one change for Manchester United from the side which beat Club Brugges in midweek. Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger makes his first start for the club in midfield, replacing Michael Carrick. Wayne Rooney continues up front alone.
Newcastle make three changes. Out go the suspended Daryl Janmaat, Moussa Sissoko and Papiss Cisse, in come Steven Taylor, Ayoze Perez and Aleksandar Mitrovic.
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Think again. The club's recruitment policy is under fire, Louis van Gaal has turned on the media and chief transfer negotiator Ed Woodward is feeling the heat.
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Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live at Old Trafford
"Louis van Gaal will not admit it but he's lacking a proper number nine. There's no doubt about it. In the final third Manchester United have let themselves down.
"The priority is a number nine and if he doesn't get one Man Utd will be struggling big time this season."
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So, frustration for Manchester United as Steve McClaren makes a happy return to Old Trafford.
Thanks for your company. I'll leave the last word to Chris Waddle...
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Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live at Old Trafford
"An unbelievable end to the game. Manchester United were knocking on the door really hard, but give Newcastle credit. They defended well.
"Steve McClaren was kicking every ball on the sidelines and he'll be delighted with a point."
FULL-TIME
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Frantic finish. Newcastle were brave. Manchester United were frustrated.
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Another chance to Manchester United. This time Michael Carrick flashes a 25-yard effort just wide.
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Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live at Old Trafford
"Incredible. Straight after Chris Smalling's header comes off the post Newcastle get into the 18-yard box for pretty much the first time. Florian Thauvin slides in but he just couldn't get his foot on it."
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Incredible scenes at both ends.
Manchester United win a corner and Chris Smalling heads against the post. The ball rebounds out and Newcastle break.
Papiss Cisse fizzes the ball across the six-yard area but new signing Florian Thauvin at full stretch just fails to connect.
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One minute of normal time remaining. The only noise at Old Trafford is coming from where Newcastle's fans are gathered.
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Ubaidullah Budye: So. Many. Chances.
Daphne De Leener: Too bad Fellaini is banned... Man Utd need some of his magic.
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Brilliant defending by Fabricio Coloccini to get in the way of Antonio Valencia's goal-bound shot from close range.
Newcastle have shown tremendous bravery at the back.
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Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live at Old Trafford
"Great save by Tim Krul. Javier Hernandez was one-on-one with the Newcastle goalkeeper and he went early, but Krul got down there well to make the block.
"We haven't seen much going forward from Newcastle, but they've been defending very well. They look happy to sit back and wait for a counter."
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Huge moment. Tim Krul has not had too much to do but the Newcastle keeper produces the save of the game to keep out Javier Hernandez's attempt after the Manchester United substitute got behind the visitors defence.
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Manchester United have found another gear. They are peppering the Newcastle goal in the closing stages and even Luke Shaw has had a go. Antonio Valencia comes on for Matteo Darmian.
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Chance for Manchester United but Juan Mata blazes over moments after Wayne Rooney's goal-bound effort is blocked by Steven Taylor. Can the hosts find a late winner?
Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live at Old Trafford
"Florian Thauvin's a very cultured player, he's got a lovely left foot. He's got a trick, he's not quick but is great on the ball and can go past players. I hope we see the best of him in England. You want him in the attacking half of the field, rather than doing a full-back's job."
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Newcastle are going for this. New winger Florian Thauvin is on for Gabriel Obertan. What can the Toon's new £12m man do?
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Wayne Rooney stays on as Adnan Januzaj makes way for Javier Hernandez. We're in the last quarter of the game. Newcastle are looking good for what would be their second point of the season.
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Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live at Old Trafford
"I wouldn't be surprised to see Wayne Rooney subbed, if Louis van Gaal wants to bring on Javier Hernandez, who's been warming up on the sidelines.
"Rooney has had a couple of shots, but Memphis Depay looks like he's got a goal in him and Adnan Januzaj doesn't look like tiring."
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Tim Krul has had little to do this second half. Memphis Depay tries his luck from distance and earns a corner but it's cleared before a red shirt can get on the end of it.
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Apparently Bastian Schweinsteiger was replaced because of a cut on his left ankle. Javier Hernandez is now warming up.
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John Pierce: Have Man United really moved on from last year? No side in the top eight will be worried about them. Anemic today.
Josh Hammond: United starting the second half how they finished the first; slow. lethargic and with no urge to drive forwards.
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Half an hour remaining. Manchester United are crying out for a moment of inspiration. Newcastle looking comfortable.
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Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live at Old Trafford
"Bastian Schweinsteiger felt the pace today.He's been used as an impact player in his Manchester United career so far, and it looks like his legs have gone after playing an hour."
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Huge roar as Gabriel Obertan is shown a yellow card for bringing down Memphis Depay 25 yards out. Disappointing free-kick.
Here comes Michael Carrick...Bastian Schweinsteiger makes way.
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Michael Carrick is warming up...
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Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live at Old Trafford
"It's finely balanced, this game. There's a very slow tempo to the start of this second half - not at all like the opening 45, It might be the substitutions that change the game in the end - but looking at the bench what options have Manchester United got in attack? Not a lot."
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It's not that long ago that Newcastle came away from Old Trafford with a win. Yohan Cabaye's goal two years ago saw them return to Tyneside with three points but they'll fancy their chances of a repeat. United again enjoying plenty of possession but can't open up the defence.
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Steven Hayhurst: Looks like Man Utd want the perfect goal, so... get ready for 'Walk It In Memphis'...
Kevin Turner: This game has 1-0 win thanks to a dodgy United penalty written all over it.
CelebCelery: Ryan Giggs looks so miserable on the bench, can LVG not sub him a fiver to buy a smile?
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Bastian Schweinsteiger concedes possession with a sloppy pass. United desperately need a moment of quality from someone.
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Steve McClaren has missed the first two minutes of the new half. He's walking back to his seat in the dugout clutching a bottle of water. He might be sipping something a little stronger if Newcastle snatch something here.
KICK-OFF
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Manchester United have yet to score a Premier League goal in the second half this season. They need one here. We're back under way.
Plenty of shots
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Manchester United have had six shots on target so far, the last time they did that in the first half of a Premier League game without scoring was against Bolton in September 2008.
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How's this for a stat?
This is only the second game in 21 Premier League matches in 2015 for Wayne Rooney that he's had more than one shot on target.
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Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live at Old Trafford
"Newcastle have really come back into the game. They're hustling, and look dangerous on the counter. Whether that's down to Steve McClaren shouting so much on the sidelines, well, that will certainly have helped them."
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Sophie Gayter: Someone needs to show Adnan Januzaj & Memphis clips of how Rooney & Ronaldo used to counter attack. Go with speed don't slow it down!
Dr-of-Sense: If Rooney and Schweinsteiger earn £200k, then I should earn £500k. They are AWOL.
Neil Tostevin: All the possession and half chances and no goal. Striker needed now!
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Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live at Old Trafford
"They could have got a couple of goals in the first 15 minutes, when Newcastle were very poor, but the problem Manchester United have is that they want to score the perfect goal. Just shoot! At the minute they are trying to walk the ball into the net."
HALF-TIME
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Louis van Gaal, with leather folder in one hand, marches towards the dressing room with the look of a teacher about to scold a class of children.
Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
Frustration from the home fans at another mis-placed pass. Then Memphis Depay is denied by an excellent challenge from Fabricio Coloccini on the edge of the Newcastle area.
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Newcastle are the most dangerous side as the half comes to an end. Ayoze Perez goes close with a low first time attempt from outside the box. The referee gives a corner but keeper Sergio Romero did not get a touch.
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After a high tempo start, the half is spluttering to an end. The hosts have lost the zip and energy that left Newcastle under serious pressure for the opening 20 minutes. Louis van Gaal has a big team talk coming up.
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Shohidur Rahman: After a bright start we've gone off the boil a bit. Rooney starting to come deep again. He needs to stay up front.
Gareth Soye: The problem remains: we have a serious lack of finishing power.
Joel Ejike Oblates: Manchester United having all the possession, but had that Mitrovic header gone in, they would have been under an intense pressure.
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Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
A decent start for full debutant Bastian Schweinsteiger for Manchester United. The midfielder has made the joint most amount of passes so far, and just two of them have been unsuccessful (shown by the red on the pass map below).
Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
Bastian Schweinsteiger is soldiering on for now. He doesn't look as though he is in as much discomfort as he was. The former Bayern Munich man has had a decent half so far as the graph in the next entry demonstrates.
Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live at Old Trafford
"Newcastle had a terrible start but they've grown into the game since. For the first 15 minutes you thought this was going to be a good hiding. But now they're closing down well, pinching balls off Manchester United and are trying to break.
"Steve McClaren is kicking every ball on the sidelines. His side have hit the bar with a header, had a couple of corners... They need to keep this tempo up now."
Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
Manchester United made a blistering start but Newcastle have weathered the storm and are starting to ping the ball about a lot more convincingly.It could have something to do with Steve McClaren, who is back on the touchline after departing his seat in the directors box.
Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
Scare for Manchester United. Bastian Schweinsteiger is limping. He looks in discomfort after a challenge with former Red Devil Gabriel Obertan.
Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live at Old Trafford
"Aleksandar Mitrovic just had to put his head on it - the pace of the cross made it a lot easier for him.
"Newcastle need to keep getting the ball in the box. The Man Utd defenders aren't great in the air."
HITS THE WOODWORK
Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
It's been all Manchester United but the hosts are lucky to be level as Aleksander Mitrovic rattles the bar in front of the Stretford End with a thumping header from Chancel Mbemba's cross.
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Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
Wayne Rooney is up for this. He's forces Tim Krul into another save before Newcastle break at the other end.
There's a chance for Massadio Haidara in the box but his touch is poor and he catches Daley Blind on the stretch. Yellow card for the left-back.
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Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
Devin Mynett: Man Utd are playing like demons out there today.
Daniel M Swain: United fans calling for Hernandez to start must have amnesia. He's a great sub but has never been fit enough for 90 minutes.
Tinashe: LVG was right last season based on these first few games, Rooney is better in midfield than at 9.
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Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
Want to know just how much Manchester United are dominating this? They have already had more shots on target - four - than they managed in their opening two league games of the season combined.
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Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live at Old Trafford
"Steve McClaren must be really concerned because Manchester United are absolutely dominating. Newcastle are playing in slow motion."
GREAT SAVE!
Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
Newcastle just can't get the ball out of their penalty area. They're dithering as Juan Mata forces a fine low one-handed save from Tim Krul.
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Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live at Old Trafford
"Manchester United have started very brightly, there's a great tempo. It's all them. Their movement has been fantastic. Newcastle are just trying to do a job at the minute, trying to hold them off. They're looking stale - whenever they do get the ball they give it straight back. They're all over the shop. "
Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
Ayoze Perez brings down Matteo Darmian on the edge of the Newcastle area and it's a free-kick for the hosts.
Memphis Depay is eyeing it up but it's Juan Matta who has a pop and it's a comfortable save by Tim Krul, Plenty of bend on the effort but it lacked pace.
Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
Newcastle United manager Steve McClaren is watching the first half from the directors box. He won't be happy with what he has seen so far.
Louis van Gaal is seated in the dugout with legs crossed. His side have had 66% possession in the first 10 minutes.
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Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live at Old Trafford
"It's very close. I think it is very tight indeed that offside decision.
"It's all Manchester United. I know we've only been playing a few minutes but they've not had the ball once, Newcastle. It looks like they're set up to defend and contain, but it's not working."
Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
Wayne Rooney is clean through. Tim Krul comes rushing off the line and the Manchester United striker drills it into the net. United fans are out of their seats...but it's ruled out by an offside flag.
Rooney looks hungry. Bright start by the Red Devils.
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Michael Potter: All this talk about Utd needing a striker! They have a quality one wasting away on the bench... Give Hernandez a chance!
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Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
Early touch for Bastian Schweinsteiger on his first start. Assured start by the hosts. All the early action is on the edge of the Newcastle penalty area.
KICK-OFF
Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
We're under way.
Van Gaal on Carrick, Schweinsteiger & Rooney
Man Utd v Newcastle (12:45 BST)
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal speaking to BT Sport about Michael Carrick dropping out of the side and Bastian Schweinsteiger coming in:
"I have to build him up. When you want to play him more for than 45 minutes you have to start with him
"Everybody is saying he is a world champion and he has won a lot of things but every player has to prove that. To do that for Manchester United is not so easy but I have great confidence in him.
"I want to spare Michael Carrick for other matches. Last year he was very much injured and I want to prevent that."
And on questions surrounding Wayne Rooney’s goalscoring form:
"I have said to Wayne you don’t have to score today. When we win I am satisfied."
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Good news. Newcastle's players have banished the garish pink and blue tracksuit tops they were wearing when they stepped off the coach.
Here come the teams...
Return of the Mac
It's a while since Steve McClaren was a regular face in the Old Trafford dugout as assistant to Sir Alex Ferguson.
There were plenty of pats on the back and handshakes waiting for the 54-year-old when he stepped off Newcastle's team coach a couple of hours ago. He is still a popular figure in these parts.
Why Wayne loves Newcastle...
Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney has not scored a Premier League goal since 4 April.
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James Rimmer: Great to see the gaffer give Januzaj a run of games. He'll be determined having not played often last season.
Eurofoot: Mitrovic will give Daley Bilnd the fear. Expect a goal.
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Team news
Just the one change for Manchester United from the side which beat Club Brugges in midweek. Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger makes his first start for the club in midfield, replacing Michael Carrick. Wayne Rooney continues up front alone.
Newcastle make three changes. Out go the suspended Daryl Janmaat, Moussa Sissoko and Papiss Cisse, in come Steven Taylor, Ayoze Perez and Aleksandar Mitrovic.
Bad week off the pitch
Three domestic and European wins in a row. Back to the top of the Premier League table if they avoid defeat. Money in the bank. All rosy at Manchester United, right?
Think again. The club's recruitment policy is under fire, Louis van Gaal has turned on the media and chief transfer negotiator Ed Woodward is feeling the heat.
Can United end a bad week off the pitch with a victory?