Manchester United had to settle for a point in the clash against Newcastle after the team failed to open a resolute Newcastle side.
The result is the first draw of the Erik ten Hag era since taking the reins at Old Trafford.
United had 63% of possession to Newcastle’s 37%.
The Red Devils attempted 15 shots on goal, with only two on target. The Magpies, on the other hand, had nine shots on goal, with a similar number United hitting.
Ten Hag’s men made 508 passes with a success rate of 81%. Eddie Howe’s team attempted 299 passes, with a passing accuracy of 71%.
The standout player of United’s game, when so many other stars were below par, was Lisandro Martinez.
The defender has been almost flawless since his arrival from Ajax and was excellent again against Newcastle.
Martinez won 100% of his tackles.
The Argentine had 66 touches on the ball and successfully found his teammates in 48 of the 61 passes he attempted.
The defender made an astonishing seven ball recoveries in what was a personal defensive masterclass alongside his usual accomplice Raphael Varane.
The 24-year-old won 100% of his aerial duels in a supreme display of his dominance in the air against Newcastle, who field some of the tallest players in the league.
Martinez also made two crucial interceptions.
Lisandro MartÃnez’s match by numbers vs. New Castle:
100% tackles won66 touches48/61 passes completed7 ball recoveries2/2 aerial duels won2 interceptions
He defended well to help United win a point. ???? pic.twitter.com/LfJpXi4tOn
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) October 16, 2022
The centre-back is someone who can hold his head high after the draw and say that he fulfilled his duties. This is considering the midfield in front of him who was consistently outplayed by the Newcastle midfielders.
