Game three of pre-season saw Newcastle hold the reigning Portuguese champions FC Porto to a goalless draw at their own ground on Saturday evening.

On a night when United's goal threat was almost non-existent, only a prolonged rearguard action prevented Porto from marking their 125th anniversary with victory in front of their own supporters. 

DeAndre Yedlin cleared a first half header off the line and both Martin Dubravka and Karl Darlow made noteworthy saves to keep out the home side - while Iker Casillas (and two second half goalkeeping subs) twiddled their thumbs at the other end of the field.

There were first pre-season appearances for Dubravka, Paul Dummett and new signing Fabian Schär, with 21 of the 25 players named in the matchday party involved.

However, Dwight Gayle left unused after warming up while fellow striker Aleksandar Mitrovic left the squad before the game after a fee with Fulham was agreed.

In addition to the goalkeeping display, the goal frame at one end of the impressive Dragao Stadium also rescued the Magpies, Porto striking both post and bar in the second half as a home goal looked increasingly inevitable.

United donned their new second kit while Porto wore their traditional blue and white stripes in the first half and then an all-blue anniversary kit after the break.