Manchester United 1 Newcastle United 1 Highlights and Goal Videos
The Champions are held to a 1-1 draw in their opener with Newcastle.Manchester United have made few signings this season and their super hero Cristiano Ronaldo will not start for another month due to an ankle operation. Last season it took United 4 game before they claimed their first victory and they failed to win their opener today.
In the first half Manchester United looked the stronger side but fell behind when Obafemi Martins headed in James Milner’s corner. Newcastle seemed to be too concerned with enjoying the moment as it took United just 2 minutes to find the equaliser. Darren Fletcher scored with a close range tap in.
United pressed for most of the second half but were unable to find a winner. United look a little unsettled with their missing players. They have now drawn their last 3 games scoring only 1 goal. This is not vintage Manchester United.
Final score Manchester United 1 Newcastle United 1.