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Newcastle find positives in dull 0-0 draw with Manchester United

MANCHESTER: It was dull, dour and dreary at Old Trafford — but just what the doctor ordered for Newcastle United. This was billed as one of the more watchable Premier League encounters on a busy Sunday, pitching 5th against 6th, with two of the form outfits in the top flight doing battle. It turned out to be no advert for football as Eddie Howe’s Magpies frustrated the life out of Manchester United in a 0-0 stalemate, restricting the home side to just speculative efforts and a smattering of late openings to dent the Red Devils’ top four ambitions, and strengthen their own European dreams.

Mason Mount Double Fires Chelsea As Manchester United Held At Home

Mason Mount scored twice as Chelsea beat Aston Villa on Sunday to strengthen their grip on a Premier League top-four place while champions Manchester City prepared to take on Liverpool in a blockbuster clash. Manchester United played out a 0-0 stalemate at home to Newcastle on a busy day of action while Southampton and West Ham shared the points in a 1-1 draw. Arsenal were on their way to a fourth straight league win in a match delayed after referee Chris Kavanagh lost contact with the video assistant referee and goalline technology.

Eddie Howe gives verdict on disallowed Cristiano Ronaldo goal for Manchester United vs Newcastle

Eddie Howe says it would have been 'very hard to swallow' had Cristiano Ronaldo's disallowed goal been allowed to stand in Manchester United's draw with Newcastle. United were held to a goalless stalemate at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon as they paid the price for poor finishing in front of goal.