5. Steven Taylor - 8.5
Steven Taylor looked fit, calm and impressive during his first start of the season and will have given Steve McClaren a few things to think about as he picks his first eleven for next week's game against Arsenal. The defender linked up extremely well with Fabricio Coloccini and the pair dealt with Wayne Rooney very impressively. Taylor's reliable head was on the end of a number of Manchester United's looping crosses and he provided a cool presence as Newcastle battled to earn a point.
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