Twitter explodes as Newcastle frustrate Ronaldo and earn point against Man Utd

 

Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by Newcastle United on Tuesday (IST) in the Premier League. The Red Devils went behind as early as the seventh minute as Allan Saint-Maximin put Newcastle ahead at St James' Park.

Ralf Rangnick's Manchester United struggled to get anything significant going in the first half as Cristiano Ronaldo understandably cut a frustrated figure. Ultimately, the visitors had to rely on second-half substitute Edinson Cavani to grab the equalizer and walk away from Tyneside with a point.

Manchester United, who returned to action for the first time since December 11, named a strong line-up ahead of the game. Marcus Rashford partnered Cristiano Ronaldo in attack while both Mason Greenwood and Raphael Varane were also named in the starting eleven.

Despite the gulf in class between the two sides, Newcastle refused to pull their punches early on. Sean Longstaff, who made his first start under Eddie Howe, dispossessed Varane and nudged the ball towards Saint-Maximin in the build-up to the opening goal. The Frenchman curled an effort beyond the reach of De Gea from the edge of the box to put the hosts ahead.