Michael Carrick tasted defeat for the first time as Manchester United manager(Image: George Wood, Getty Images)
Manchester United experienced their first loss under Michael Carrick as they succumbed to a 2-1 defeat by 10-man Newcastle at St James' Park.
The match sparked into action just before the interval. Jacob Ramsey was dismissed after receiving a second yellow card for simulation, prior to Anthony Gordon earning and converting a penalty, with Bruno Fernandes committing the foul.
In the ninth minute of first-half stoppage time, when only a minimum of three had been indicated, Fernandes delivered a free-kick which Casemiro nodded in. United seemed set for a draw until William Osula's late goal clinched all three points for the home side. Here's how the United players performed at St James' Park.
Manchester United fell to a late defeat at St James' Park(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA, Getty Images)
**Senne Lammens:** Astutely slowed the game down when United were under pressure in the early stages of the first half and was once again reliable in his duties. **7**
**Noussair Mazraoui:** In the squad in place of Dalot. Challenged by Barnes in the first half and relieved to see him substituted at half-time. Booked for a reckless and unnecessary foul on Elanga. **5**
**Leny Yoro:** Has faced challenges this season but this was a marked improvement. Covered ground for Mazraoui at times and defended with determination and astuteness. **6**
**Harry Maguire:** A challenging day for him following the verdict in a Greek court at lunchtime but he didn't allow it to affect his performance. Sturdy at the back and prevailed in numerous battles. **6**
**Luke Shaw:** Booked for a challenge on Elanga when he had coped well against his former colleague until that point. Withdrawn on the hour as he battled with the lingering effects of illness. **6**
**Casemiro:** Joelinton got the upper hand over him at times and careless with the ball, especially for the penalty, but demonstrated resilience to emerge with the equaliser. **6**
**Kobbie Mainoo:** Forced Ramsdale into a fine stop but arguably his poorest display since returning to the side. Hurried in possession and struggled to impose himself. **5**
**Bryan Mbeumo:** Booked for a challenge on Hall and endured a disappointing outing. Squandered a magnificent first-half opportunity when blasting the ball into the Gallowgate End. **5**
**Bruno Fernandes:** Wayward pass to Cunha and challenge on Gordon for a penalty epitomised his opening 45 minutes, but characteristic of him that he delivered with the assist for Casemiro. **6**
**Matheus Cunha:** Had the measure of Trippier in the first half and troubled Ramsdale, but once more failed to provide significant width, particularly after the break. **6**
**Benjamin Sesko:** Combination play and capacity to retain possession were noteworthy. Created an opportunity for himself in the first half and received insufficient service. **5**
**Diogo Dalot:** Ought to have struck a shot immediately when discovered in the box. Provided some width down the right flank. **6**
**Manuel Ugarte:** Delivered one of his more promising performances from the bench. Produced a good header, nearly scored, and brought a sense of control to the midfield. **7**
**Amad** : Had little time to make an impact. **6** .
**Joshua Zirkzee:** Tried his best to create something. Forced Ramsdale into good save from distance. **7**
**Tyrell Malacia:** Allowed Osula to cut inside far too easily. **5**
**Subs not used** : Bayindir, Heaven, Kukonki, T. Fletcher.