Van Gaal blasts Manchester United players after Newcastle draw

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal hit out at his players as they conceded a late equaliser in a thrilling 3-3 draw against Newcastle at St James’ Park.

In a match laden with twists, turns, controversial decisions, full-blooded tackles and drama throughout, both sides eventually came away with three goals and one point apiece.

Manchester United have won 12 Premier League away games at St James’ Park.it is in fact, a record only surpassed at Goodison Park and Villa Park, where they have won 15 each. “We’ve played good and created chances, but haven’t taken them”.

It took only nine minutes for Rooney put United ahead from the spot after Chancel Mbemba was somewhat harshly penalised for hand ball – the goal marked the first time the 30-year-old has scored in three matches running since September 2013.

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Manager Steve McClaren knows that will have to change if his side stands a chance against United.

However, in the final moments Newcastle clinched a point as Paul Dummett crashed in a shot into the roof of the net via a deflection off Smalling.

After United goalkeeper David de Gea had blocked from Moussa Sissoko and Lingard had curled wastefully over at the other end, Newcastle equalised in the 67th minute.

It was 2-2 midway through the second half after Mitrovic kept his cool from the penalty spot, having been dragged down by defender Chris Smalling.

With 11 minutes to play Rooney restored United’s lead, lashing a glorious first-time shot into the top-left corner from 20 yards after substitute Memphis Depay’s shot cannoned into his path via Dummett.

The result means Man United slip to sixth after West Ham’s win at Bournemouth while Newcastle are now just a point behind 17th-placed Swansea City. The Wales worldwide let Joleon Lescott’s header slip through his grasp and over the line, ending Villa’s 19-game winless run and giving the team renewed hope of surviving relegation.

“We must win today”.

West Ham lost striker Andy Carroll to injury early on but Payet levelled midway through the second half with a sublime free kick. After the goal, Darmian misplaced a pass – it was United, now, who were feeling the nerves and showing them.