... the team defended well, and the game was only decided by an own goal, with an off-target shot from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain having been deflected in by captain Fabricio Coloccini.
26-year-old Moussa Sissoko believes there were positives to take from United’s performance.
“We showed some very good things,” he said. “You can see we tried to play more and create some good movement and chances.
“But it was hard 10 against 11 against a big team. I hope, after the international games, we will show some good things and get a good result.”
Newcastle take on West Ham United on September 14 after the international break.