Newcastle 1-0 Sacramento Republic – NUFC Match Ratings

6. Vurnon Anita - 6/10

Vurnon got through a lot of running, especially after Massadio Haidara was sent off. He was once again tasked with starting off a lot of United's attacks but found himself with his hands tied as a bobbly, dry pitch wasn't conjunctive to slick passing. Vurn did still manage to dictate play in what was a bright display from The Dutchman, and underlined how important he will be under McClaren in the coming seasons.