Newcastle United Vs MU: Edinson Cavani's goal saves the Red Devils from defeat

Manchester United almost lost when they visited Newcastle United in the Premier League match at St. James Park, Tuesday (12/28/2021) early morning WIB. Luckily Edinson Cavani managed to score a goal so the final score ended 1-1.

The hosts took a quick lead in the 7th minute through winger Allan Saint-Maximin. Until finally, Edinson Cavani who entered as a substitute could equalize the score in the second half, namely in the 71st minute.

Judging by the match statistics, MU has more control over the game, with 70 percent possession of the ball. But in terms of effectiveness, Newcastle United is more fierce.

Both teams both fired 13 shots. Even Newcastle are more dominant in terms of threatening the opponent's goal, they successfully released eight shots towards goal alias on target.

While Manchester United could only release four shots on target.

With this result, MU is still stuck in seventh place with 28 points from 17 matches. They are six points adrift of Arsenal who are in fourth place with 19 games.

As for Newcastle United, they are still stranded in the relegation zone, precisely in 19th place with 11 points from 19 matches.

Lineup:

Newcastle United (4-5-1): M Dubravka, E Krafth, F Schar, J Lascelles, Javi Manquillo, R Fraser, S Longstaff, J Shelvey, Joelinton, Allan Saint-Maximin, C Wilson

Manchester United (4-2-2-2): David de Gea, Alex Telles, H Maguire, Raphael Varane, Diogo Dalot, Fred, S McTominay, Bruno Fernandes, M Rashford, Cristiano Ronaldo, Mason Greenwood