Newcastle United boss Steve McClaren is confident fans will be patient with the new regime.

The Magpies are yet to win a game this season and go into the clash at Manchester United as underdogs.

McClaren told the Evening Chronicle: “I think that is so, so important and credit to them for that.

“It was a difficult game. Once we had 10 men it was a very difficult game to manage.

“I think at 1-0 we kept the striker on and thought we might hold it if we were strong defensively.

“We felt we were able to maybe get something and stay in the game.

“Unfortunately they scored the second early.

“I don't quite know this team well enough yet. But our fans were fantastic.

“I was just gutted because it was a day when I didn't learn a lot, and they probably didn't either."