Manchester United 0-2 Newcastle United: Player ratings as Red Devils end the year in embarrassing circumstances

Manchester United continue to disappoint their fans with a 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle United in their final game of 2024 on Monday. The Red Devils have lost their last four games in all competitions and head into the New Year as close to rock bottom as they have gotten in the Premier League era.

The Magpies opened the scoring through Alexander Isak in the fourth minute. The visitors wrapped up the scoring 15 minutes later through Joelinton after the Brazilian powered in a header to secure the victory before halftime. Ruben Amorim's side has conceded seven and scored none in their last three league games.

Manchester United player ratings

Andre Onana - 6/10

The Cameroonian goalkeeper had a disappointing game. He made two saves and conceded twice from four shots.

Harry Maguire - 6/10

The England international was not the difference the faltering Red Devils needed in defense today. He managed to strike the crossbar once.

Matthijs de Ligt - 6/10

The Dutchman was uninspiring for Ruben Amorim's side. He completed 92% of his 62 passes.

Lisandro Martinez - 5/10

The Argentine defender was the weakest link for Manchester United today. However, he managed to complete the most tackles (67).

Diogo Dalot - 5/10

The Portuguese star left a lot to be desired with his performance. He lost seven duels.

Noussair Mazraoui - 5.5/10

The former Bayern Munich star was far from his best for the 20-time English champions. He won five out of 11 duels.

Christian Eriksen - 7/10

The Danish midfielder had a decent showing. He completed 11 recoveries and won three of four duels.

Casemiro - 6/10

The Real Madrid legend did not have his best game for Amorim's side against Newcastle. He spurned a chance to grab a goal for the hosts in the first half and failed to test the keeper with any of his two shots in the game.

Amad Diallo - 6.5/10

The Ivory Coast star had a shockingly anonymous performance. He managed only 52 touches in 90 minutes.

Joshua Zirkzee - 5/10

The former Bologna star was poor and had to be taken off after 30 minutes.

Rasmus Hojlund - 5/10

The Danish striker was barely consequential in the game. He managed just 37 touches despite playing every minute.

Manchester United substitutions

Kobbie Mainoo - 7/10

The English midfielder came on in the first half and helped Manchester United secure the midfield. He could not rally his side to score a goal and challenge the result.

Leny Yoro - 6.5/10

The French defender came on for the closing periods. He helped the side avoid conceding any more goals.

Alejandro Garnacho - 6/10

The Argentine star came on in the second half but could not help the hosts mount a serious attack.

Antony - NA

The Brazilian came on late and did not have enough time to affect the game.