Newcastle United climbed to fifth place in the Premier League with a commanding 2-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, handing Ruben Amorim’s side their fourth consecutive defeat. The result piles further misery on Manchester United, whose struggles continue to deepen, as they now find themselves just seven points clear of the relegation zone in 14th place.
The Magpies took control of the game early on, with Alexander Isak and Joelinton both scoring headers to stun the home crowd. The quickfire goals left Manchester United in disarray, prompting Amorim to make the bold decision to substitute Joshua Zirkzee before halftime—a move that was met with boos from the frustrated United supporters.
Newcastle’s dominance could have been even more emphatic. Isak had a goal disallowed for offside, while Sandro Tonali came close to adding to the tally with a powerful shot that struck the post. Despite showing some fight in the second half, including Harry Maguire heading against the woodwork, Manchester United never truly looked like overturning the deficit. Eddie Howe’s side, by contrast, remained composed and fully deserved their victory.
This latest setback marks a worrying trend for Manchester United, who have now lost five of their last six Premier League matches and four consecutive games in all competitions. Alarmingly, they have failed to score in their last three outings. Newcastle, on the other hand, continue their climb up the table and look well-positioned to challenge for a top-four spot as they carry their momentum into the second half of the season.
