Substitute Edinson Cavani rescued Manchester United from struggling Newcastle side

By Xorkpe Sosu 2 Min Read

Substitute Edinson Cavani rescued Manchester United in the second half to help salvage a 1-1 draw at Newcastle United in the on Monday.

Newcastle have now won only one of their eight games under manager Eddie Howe, although they did end a three-game losing streak.

Manchester United draw on Monday extends interim manager Ralf Rangnick’s unbeaten start to four games in all competitions.

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Uruguayan international Edinson Cavani netted an opportunist 71 mins equaliser after Allan Saint-Maximin gave Newcastle United  the lead in 7 mins of the first half.

The Magpies who played home were punished for their misses after Diogo Dalot cross to Edinson Cavani who’s shot past goalkeeper Martin Dubravka at the second attempt after his initial shot was blocked.

Substitute Edinson Cavani rescued Manchester United from struggling Newcastle side
Edinson Cavani Celebrates after his goal on Monday

The result left United seventh in the standings on 28 points from 17 games, behind sixth-placed West Ham on goal difference. Newcastle stayed 19th on 11 points from 19 matches.

Red Devils new boss Ralf Rangnick was highly pleased with David De Gea performance rescuing the his side from losing.

Substitute Edinson Cavani rescued Manchester United from struggling Newcastle side
Interim manager Ralf Rangnick was pleased with David de Gea’s performance

Spanish goalkeeper De Gea kept a sluggish Man United with an array of good saves as Newcastle always looked dangerous in attack.

De Gea made two stops in quick succession early in the second half after Saint-Maximin five metres shot, keeping out the Frenchman’s low drive before he blocked Jacob Murphy’s close-range effort.

The Red Devils survived a late Newcastle attack after Murphy hit the post and Miguel Almiron’s shot on the rebound was saved by David De Gea out of the top right corner.

Newcastle United play away to Everton Whiles Manchester United host Burnley on Thursdays.

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