Manchester United were held to a 0-0 draw against Newcastle United at Old Trafford on Saturday, as the Red Devils’ 100 per cent start to the 2015/16 campaign was ended by Steve McLaren’s Magpies.
Newcastle spent the majority of the game on the back foot, but a remarkable defensive display gave them a deserved point at the Theatre of Dreams.
United came flying out of the blocks, seemingly rejuvenated by their 3-1 win over Club Brugge in midweek, and it wasn’t long before they carved out the first big opportunity of the match.
Rooney was sent through one-on-one with Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul, yet his smart finish amounted to nothing with the linesman’s flag aloft.