Eddie Howe was left "hugely disappointed" by Newcastle United's defeat to Manchester United, despite a "dominant" second-half performance at Old Trafford.

The Magpies' winless streak in the Premier League extended to three matches, as Patrick Dorgu's first-half volley condemned them to a 1-0 loss.

Newcastle enjoyed two-thirds of the possession and registered 16 shots, with Lewis Hall hitting the crossbar from distance, but could not convert their late pressure into an equalising goal.

Howe's side have now won just one of their last 12 Premier League away games (D4 L7), collecting just seven points during that span – only bottom side Wolves (four) have recorded less.

"The second half was a lot better than the first, but we didn't do enough. We had to do more," the Newcastle boss told Sky Sports.

"It wasn't through a lack of effort, I thought we were very dominant in that second period. It was just the goal that was missing. I felt, if we scored, we could go on and win the game, but it didn't happen. We're hugely disappointed. 

"I thought we started the game really well for the first 15 or 20 minutes, but I think we were slightly rocked by the goal. I don't think we responded well to that moment.

"I was a bit disappointed at half-time with our inability to grab control of the game. I thought it was there for us to take. 

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"I don't think there was a tactical problem for us at any stage of the game. We're disappointed with our actions in terms of trying to score and that final finish.

"We put a lot of balls in their box. The chances were there. If we'd scored that equalising goal, that whole momentum shift would have been with us. But it wasn't to be."

Anthony Gordon saw two decent opportunities go begging for Newcastle; dragging a shot narrowly wide from close range, while firing over following a neat move later on.

The England winger has failed to score a Premier League away goal since the 2-1 win over Tottenham on January 4, but Howe was quick to defend him.

"I thought he was probably our brightest player in attack," the Magpies head coach added of Gordon. "I thought he played well. He was direct, full of running.

"I was pleased with his individual performance. Yes, the goal wasn't there, but we need more goalmouth creation and action, and to be more clinical."