Man United had a terrible match against Newcastle United and had to accept leaving St James’ Park empty-handed.
As a guest of Newcastle, coach Ten Hag trusted young talent Kobbie Mainoo after leaving him on the bench against Galatasay in midweek. Luke Shaw was pulled into the centre-back partnership with Harry Maguirre, while Victor Lindelof was pushed to the bench and Diogo Dalot took on the left-back role.
With home advantage, Newcastle entered the game with confidence. Magpies attacked overwhelmingly, gaining the initiative. In the 20th minute, Isak almost scored if his close-range shot did not Һit Maguire.
Newcastle attacked Dalot’s wing quite a bit, while the Portuguese defender did not receive the necessary support from Garnacho.
Man United’s midfield was completely overwhelmed by Newcastle.
In аttаck, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial continued to have lackluster performances.
In the end, whatever needs to happen must happen. In the 55th minute, Newcastle opened the scoring. Kieran Trippier had a great cross for Anthony Gordon to escape and easily shoot into Onana’s net.
Gorden’s joy. Magpies deserved a goal after what they showed.
Man United tried to аttаck afterwards. Coach Ten Hag sent Rasmus Hojlund, Antony or Sofyan Amrabat onto the field, but the Red Devils still played at a deadlock.
Bruno Fernandes cannot shine as usual. Man United had to accept a deserved 0-1 defeat.
With a 0-1 loss to Newcastle, Man United was surpassed by its opponent on the Premier League rankings.
Squad:
NEWCASTLE (4-3-3): Nick Pope (Dúbravka 86′); Kieran Trippier, Jamaal Lascelles, Fabian Schar, Tino Livramento; Lewis Miley, Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton; Miguel Almiron, Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon.
MANCHESTER UNITED (4-2-3-1): Andre Onana; Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Reguilón 80′), Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Diogo Dalot; Scott McTominay, Kobbie Mainoo (Amrabat 80′); Marcus Rashford (Antony 61′), Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho; Anthony Martial (Hojlund 61′).