A 5.5 rating is perhaps a little harsh on the midfielder but his overall performance was below par. He was constantly behind the play and relied on Vurnon Anita to cover him as Manchester United's midfield danced through the middle. Even Colback's typical good-points weren't accomplished today as his work-rate was lethargic and he lost a number of tackles in the centre.
NCTJ-accredited football writer with an MA in Sports Journalism. What Culture football editor. Write for the official Newcastle United programme. Former video reporter at North News. Featured and published in the Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette, Mail Online, The Mirror, The Sun and others.
