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IAN LADYMAN: Casemiro produced a performance for the ages at Wembley... his arrival at Man United felt like an expensive gamble but his intelligence and experience means he's worth every penny

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It was late in the game at Wembley when substitute Jacob Murphy stole a yard in the Manchester United penalty area and thought he could salvage something for Newcastle. He could not. United midfielder Casemiro saw to that.

Briefly, after he had closed Murphy down like a hungry dog and blocked the shot, Casemiro looked as though he may struggle to his feet. The Brazilian is 31-years-old and the position he plays requires energy. Well, it does the way that he plays it.

But when he needed help, it was on hand. Luke Shaw dragged his team mate up.