United 1-1 Newcastle United

United played Newcastle on Saturday to amend for Europe disappointment against Benfica. This time United played their best game ever. There was flash of old United. Confident was high, passing was great and perfect, backline rock solid, in short United played a great game. But again the result was not the one that desire. United was held for 1-1.

Not a good result but look at the positive side especially the way United played it was something that need to worry so much. It was the performance that most of United fans been waiting for along time. As the fans have been accustomed to winning games and trophies, draw was not bad at all considering the great game they showed.

Carrick and Giggs again partner at the midfield as Ferguson continued to search for winning combinations. And both were not disappointed.Carrick said to be not  in favour of his gaffer  and fans, but much appreciated by the team mates, again display terrific performance in this game. He won tackles, defended his back four solidly and produced decent passes. Statistics revealed that he had  45 from 54 passes completed or 83%, won seven tackles and three interceptions. While Giggs also performed well. Sometimes had the opportunity to run towards the defenders, showing his legendary teasing run that made him master winger and also create opening to the strikers.

Below was the game statistic.

	United	Newcastle
Shots (on target)	29 (7)	8 (5)
Total Passes	387	200
Passing Accuracy	81%	65%
Ball Possession	60%	40%
Tackles won	28	23
Interceptions	18	11
Fouls	12	15
Corners	11	3
Offsides	4	2

The talking point surely the penalty awarded to Newcastle. It was not a penalty surely. Ferdinand clearly won the ball. However Ben Arfa theatrical act convinced the referee assistant to give penalty. The referee must seen the incident but allowed himself to overrule by his assistant.

Another one was Hernandez late goal that was judged offside. It seemed that he was in  the line with the last defender. Just looked at picture below.

It was a great game by United and made me happy if United could continue this kind of performance. Glory Glory United.