9 Heroes (And 1 Villain) From Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle

8. The Linesman

Was he or wasn't he? Wayne Rooney thought he put Manchester United ahead in the first half but was flagged offside before sticking the ball into the back of the net. The England captain looked to be level with Newcastle's Steven Taylor, but was rightly flagged for offside as the only part of the Magpies centre back was keeping him onside was his outstretched arm. You would have understood if the linesman gave the goal, but goodness knows what the score would have been if it had counted. The Red Devils were peppering the away team's goal which could have seen a cricket score played out if they were given that flying start to the game.