Newcastle v Man United player ratings: Schar 9, Gordon 8; Fernandes 7, Rashford 4

Eddie Howe's depleted side claim a deserved 1-0 Premier League win at St James' Park

Nick Pope 7/10

NEWCASTLE UNITED PLAYER RATINGS: Had very little to do compared to his counterpart, but Pope was alert and cleared when needed. Unfortunately added his name to Eddie Howe’s lengthy injury list when he landed on his shoulder awkwardly in the closing stages. PAShow less

Kieran Trippier 8/10

A constant threat with set pieces, Trippier made life challenging for Onana and was unlucky to see a superb free-kick effort hit the crossbar before half-time. Opened up United with his passes, and confident when dealing with Garnacho. Getty ImagesShow less

Jamaal Lascelles 7/10

Should have capitalised on an early set piece but fell short as he headed over within the first 20 minutes, but the Magpies captain was reliable in defence as United looked for an equaliser. Getty ImagesShow less

Fabian Schar 9/10

The Swiss defender was everywhere on the pitch. Desperate for a goal, he enjoyed the freedom to surge forward into space in the first half and had several efforts on goal. Defensively, he crucially helped keep a clean sheet by clearing Reguilon’s effort on goal. ReutersShow less

Tino Livramento 8/10

Exciting on the left flank, Livramento tormented Rashford throughout, leading to the England forward’s early departure in the second half. Equally impressive in defence. PA

Lewis Miley 7/10

Calm and composed, Miley continued to look at home in midfield alongside Bruno and Joelinton and was happy to press outside of possession. He’ll give Howe plenty to ponder when Sean Longstaff returns. PAShow less

Bruno Guimaraes 8/10

Ever so reliable in Newcastle’s midfield, Guimaraes controlled the midfield and fed the ball to Trippier in the lead-up to Gordon’s opener. Earlier, he tried his luck with a curling effort from the outside of the box as Newcastle loaded the pressure on United. AFPShow less

Joelinton 7/10

Contributed defensively and kept busy in the middle of the park, but lacked any sting to a second-half shot. Booked. AFP

Miguel Almiron 7/10

Displayed bursts of energy when charging forward to assist attacks. Tested Onana with a low effort on goal, which lacked power, before a curling effort that went wide of the far post. AFP

Alexander Isak 7/10

Missed a golden opportunity to open the scoring when his shot was deflected narrowly wide of the post. Happy to drop deeper to support play. Getty Images

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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester United at St. James Park on December 02, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill / Getty Images)Show less

Martin Dubravka N/A

SUBS: (Pope 86’) Brought on for the closing stages, Dubravka thought he’d conceded an equaliser before an offside flag was given against Maguire. Getty Images

Matt Ritchie N/A

(Gordon 90'+8) Late change for Newcastle. Getty Images

Andre Onana 6/10

MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: Chants of "dodgy keeper" greeted him, yet he wasn’t as he saved from Almiron on 16. Beaten by Trippier’s free-kick but saved by the crossbar. Not at fault for the goal. No howlers, but questionable distribution. EPAShow less

Aaron Wan Bissaka 6/10

Tough against the effective Gordon, but he was mostly up for it – though he was caught off guard as Gordon crept behind him to score the only goal at the back post. AFP

Harry Maguire 7/10

Busy first half, when he did well to block a Guimaraes shot and deflect another away for a corner. Another block on 44. Booked in frustration. Offside when Antony put the ball in the net. Reuters

Luke Shaw 7/10

Solid defending alongside Maguire as he stood his ground and was twice perfectly positioned to stop Newcastle going ahead. Reuters

Diogo Dalot 5/10

Played at left back. Early mix up with Onana. A right-footer who is nowhere near as effective as Shaw at left-back. AFP

Kobbie Mainoo 6/10

Excellent ball for Rashford in a United attack on 31 – one of the few bright moments from his side in the whole game. But played in a team that were miles off their opponents. EPA

Scott McTominay 5/10

Only 30 touches, a very low figure for a central midfielder showing how Newcastle dominated. Getty Images

Alejandro Garnacho 5/10

Tenth-minute shot on goal and an early threat on the left. Then faded. PA

Bruno Fernandes 7/10

Smart early pass to Garnacho. Hammered in tackles which went unpunished. One of the few who can be satisfied with their performance. Getty Images

Marcus Rashford 4/10

Awful on the right, losing the ball, throwing his arms around and not tracking back. First to come off with Martial. Body language does not emit contentment. EPA

Anthony Martial 4/10

Preferred to Hojlund, but was poor. Didn’t track back, which saw his manager shouting at him. Subbed with Rashford. EPA

Rasmus Hojlund 5/10

SUBS: (Martial 61') Put himself about but almost no service. EPA

Antony 5/10

(Rashford 61') Put the ball in the net on 88, but Maguire was offside. Booked. EPA

Sofyan Amrabat 5/10

(Mainoo 79') Steady as United pushed late on, but woeful ball back to take the impetus out of a 94th-minute attack. Getty Images

Sergio Reguilon 6/10

(Wan-Bissaka 79') Struck a shot on target on 81. Getty Images

Anthony Gordon scored the winner as Newcastle United held off a frenzied late push by Manchester United in a deserved 1-0 Premier League victory over their top-four rivals at a chilly St James' Park on Saturday.

Eddie Howe's team climbed above United into fifth in the table on 26 points after 14 games as Erik ten Hag's side dropped to seventh on 24. The Magpies have won three consecutive games against United in all competitions for the first time since January 1922.

"I think it is down to the team and how hard we work for each other," Gordon told TNT. "I am just trying to work hard and be someone who the team can rely on and I am getting the rewards at the moment so I am happy."

Gordon scored his sixth goal of the Premier League season in the 55th minute when Kieran Trippier played a ball across the six-yard box after United lost possession in midfield.

Miguel Almiron narrowly missed getting to the ball before a wide-open Trippier swept it in from the back post for Gordon to score.

"It's amazing to win today," Gordon said. "It's been a massive week for us, some good moments, some difficult moments but we came through it as a team."

Newcastle, who drew 1-1 with Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday, dominated the match, peppering United keeper Andre Onana with 22 shots compared with the visitors' seven.

Manchester United pressed for a late equaliser with a flurry of chances including Harry Maguire's headed effort that was ruled out for offside.

Newcastle were a more cohesive and hungry side in halting their opponents' run of four away wins. United have lost all five league games against top-half teams this season.

If not for Maguire and fellow defender Luke Shaw, the score may have been more lopsided. Newcastle had a terrific chance just before halftime when Trippier curled in a beautiful free kick that caught Onana rooted to the spot, but the ball glanced off the crossbar and dropped just outside the goalline.

One negative for Newcastle, already depleted by injuries, was keeper Nick Pope's replacement by Martin Dubravka in the 86th minute after dislocating his shoulder. Pope walked gingerly off the pitch with the help of medical staff.

Check out the gallery above for the player ratings from St James' Park, with Emma James assessing the Newcastle squad and Andy Mitten providing his take on Manchester United. To move on to the next slide, click on the arrows or swipe if using a mobile device.