Newcastle United were left frustrated by Crystal Palace as the two sides played out a 0-0 draw at St James’ Park.
Eddie Howe rotated his centre-back pairing for the visit of Palace with Fabian Schar and Sven Botman replacing Jamaal Lascelles and Dan Burn.
The Magpies had 14 shots at goal in the first half but couldn’t find a breakthrough after some good saves from Vicente Guaita and last-ditch Palace defending.
United thought they had made their dominance count shortly after half-time following an own goal from Tyrick Mitchell.
However, referee Michael Salisbury, after checking at the VAR monitor, controversially disallowed the goal after Joe Willock collided with Guaita.
Here, our writer Jordan Cronin dishes out his player marks from the stalemate against Palace:
5. Matt Targett - 7
Managed Ayew well. Photo: Jan Kruger
6. Sean Longstaff - 7
Booked on 14 minutes but battled and was a real physical presence throughout, albeit his decision-making was a little slow at times. | Getty Images
7. Joe Willock - 6
Harshly penalised for a foul on Guaita as referee Michael Salisbury disallowed United’s open. Missed a late chance from six yards out. | Getty Images
8. Joelinton - 6
A real off-day for Joelinton. Sloppy and slow in possession. His workrate, however, can’t be faulted. | Getty Images