Ten Hag reacted to the substitutions he made by saying “We were not pleased. Their two center backs found it simple to move and attack because we played too high in the middle of the field. We needed to play a bit more deeply. Hence we created the sub. Then to provide additional vitality we made adjustments.
“In the end we were losing so we chose to play with three defenders added a guy on offense and I substituted Lindelof for both center backs to defend the open gaps.
Ten Hag said “I think it was worthy for Newcastle” on BBC Match of the Day. They were more driven passionate and eager to score a goal.
“David [de Gea] produced a superb save. We made blocks in those areas where they took several shots from the edge. Therefore we must halt them before they enter the last third. We werent very successful. The blocks worked well however stopping it at the source is preferable.
“You have to understand that every match and league matters. I know they want to exact retribution and we are aware of how difficult it is to go here.
“You must exhibit the same fervor ambition and resolve as your adversary. We did not and we perished.
Eddie Howe the manager of Newcastle was ecstatic when his team finished third in the Premier League.
The first half was another instance according to Howe when we havent scored as many goals as we should have since the beginning of the year.
“We were disappointed that we couldn’t lead but we needed patience and I believed that if we kept acting the same way it will come which it luckily did.
“I believe that when the league table is excluded our performance stands out as the most encouraging. The most crucial factor is to play well score goals and maintain clean sheets since doing so increases our chances of having a memorable season.
Newcastle player ratings (4-3-3)
GK – Nick Pope – 6/10
RB – Kieran Trippier – 7/10
CB – Fabian Schar – 6/10
CB – Sven Botman – 6/10
LB – Dan Burn – 6/10
CM – Sean Longstaff – 7/10
CM – Bruno Guimaraes – 9/10
CM – Joe Willock – 8/10
RW – Jacob Murphy – 6/10
ST – Alexander Isak – 7/10
LW – Allan Saint-Maximin – 7/10
SUB – Joelinton – 6/10
SUB – Anthony Gordon – N/A.
SUB – Callum Wilson – 7/10
SUB – Elliot Anderson – N/A.
Man Utd player ratings (4-2-3-1)
GK – David de Gea – 8/10
RB – Diogo Dalot – 4/10
CB – Raphael Varane – 5/10
CB – Lisandro Martinez – 5/10
LB – Luke Shaw – 4/10
CM – Marcel Sabitzer – 1/10
CM – Scott McTominay – 1/10
RM – Antony – 4/10
AM – Bruno Fernandes – 3/10
LM – Marcus Rashford – 4/10
ST – Wout Weghorst – 3/10
SUB – Jadon Sancho – 4/10
SUB – Anthony Martial – N/A.
SUB – Victor Lindelof – N/A.
SUB – Fred- N/A.
SUB – Facundo Pellistri – N/A.