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Man Utd ratings: Casemiro shows Red Devils need to move on from him in summer but Mainoo is rare bright spot
Another big-money signing was dominated yet again
KOBBIE MAINOO'S performance was the only silver lining as Manchester United suffered a fourth consecutive defeat.
Newcastle struck twice in the opening 19 minutes as they threatened to tally up a cricket score at Old Trafford.
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Noussair Mazraoui was caught out on the right flank on both occasions and United's hapless midfield duo of Casemiro and Christian Eriksen struggled to keep up with play.
Mainoo, who started the match on the bench, solved the midfield crisis quickly after his 33rd minute introduction.
Casemiro was fortunate not to be ahueld off at that point, as Ruben Amorim instead sacrificed Old Trafford boo boy Joshua Zirkzee.
The Dutch forward has not had a happy time of things since his summer move and he barely completed a pass against Toon.
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That being said, few players in a red shirt covered themselves in glory as several vyed for the worst performer label.
Here is how SunSport's Kealan Hughes rated the United display.
Andre Onana - 5
Little he could do about both goals and was barely tested other than that.
Noussair Mazraouri - 4
The first two goals came down his side as he failed to close down the crosses that were turned in by Isak and Joelinton.
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But he was positive in possession and put in a few dangerous crosses.
Matthijs de Ligt - 5
Did not do much wrong for Newcastle goals but can be criticised for his failure to organise his defensive team-mates.
Ruben Amorim hauls off Joshua Zirkzee after 32 minutes to huge cheers as Man Utd are embarrassed in first half
Harry Maguire - 4
Lost Isak for the opener as he was caught ball watching.
Almost made amends but his diving header cannoned back off the post.
Lisandro Martinez - 3
A complete mismatch as he attempted to battle Joelinton for a cross the Brazilian turned in.
Also lost Isak for the opener and even faced the wrong way as the cross came in.
Diogo Dalot - 5
Offered some much needed stability on the left flank and produced a good cross for Maguire's headed chance.
Casemiro - 3
Dismal throughout. So far off the pace and barely made a pass.
Missed a guilt-edge chance to pull one back on the stroke of half-time.
Christian Eriksen - 4
Similarly inept in protecting his defence as Casemiro, as he was overran time and time again.
He did at least put a few passes together and improved after Mainoo came on.
Amad Diallo - 4
A tricky evening up against the hardworking Anthony Gordon and Lewis Hall so was largely ineffective.
Joshua Zirkzee - 2
Nothing went his way and the fans quickly got on his back. He was hauled off in the 33rd minute and his substitution was greeted with cheers by the Old Trafford faithful.
Rasmus Hojlund - 5
Fed off scraps but did not stop running and was a rare bright spark - came very close with a low shot that whistled past the post in the first half.
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Kobbie Mainoo (for Zirkzee) - 6
Turned things around after his introduction and made things happen with his accurate passing.
Set up Casemiro for a chance the Brazilian should have buried.
Leny Yoro (for Martinez, 64mins) - 6
Had a good chance from a corner but sent his free header wide.
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Alejandro Garnacho (for Casemiro, 64mins) - 4
Struggled to make an impact as he failed to beat a man.
Antony (for De Ligt, 83 mins) -
Not enough time to influence the match.
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