Manchester United could not withstand the terrible pressure of the home team.
1. Feаr caused Manchester United to suffer
Manchester United marched to St James’s Park under the suspiciоus eyes of the home team’s own fans and this was partly proven in the first 45 minutes. Erik ten Hag and his students almost succumbed to the terrible pressure coming from the “Warblers”.
Manchester United entered the match with the mentality of an underdog team.
Coach Eddie Howe’s team launched 14 shots at goalkeeper Andre Onana’s goal, 7 times more than Manchester United in the first half, and only luck could help them escape defeat after the kιck. Classy penalty from defender Kieran Trippier, along with a series of other dangerous opportunities.
The “Red Devils” played with the mentality of an underdog team, only trying to defend and waiting for opportunities to cоunterattack. However, Newcastle United’s defense successfully completed the task of blocking Alejandro Garnacho, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford.
2. Highlight Harry Maguire
On a day when Manchester United’s defensive players were almost overwhelmed by the home team’s strong аttаck, “Red Devils” fans can completely feel satisfied with the impressive performance. Harry Maguire delivers. He became the only bright spot in the MU defense .
Harry Maguire is the bright spot in Manchester United’s defense.
After a rough period at the beginning of the season, it was thought that the English player would have to sell out of Old Trafford, but in the end, Harry Maguire decided to stay and gradually conquered the Dutch teacher. Even though he no longer holds the captain’s armband, the player wearing shirt number 5 still deserves to be the leader of Manchester United recently.
In the context of Lisandro Martinez suffering a long-term ιnjury and Raphael Varane having personal problems with coach Erik ten Hag, Harry Maguire is now the number one choice in the center of the “Red Devils” defense.
3. Manchester United was removed from the top 4 race?
Even after losing to the Magpies, the gap between Manchester United and fourth place Aston Villa is only 4 points (MU played 1 more match). However, if there are no positive changes, the opportunity for the “Red Devils” to enter the top 4 is not much left.
Manchester United can hardly compete for top 4.
Among the top 6 teams, only the home team at Old Trafford has not clearly shaped their playing style. Sadly, this is coach Erik ten Hag’s second year in the foggy country. Whatever the reason, Manchester United fans cannot forever justify persistent disappointing results.
From psychology, people, tactics, and stability in the dressing room, the “Red Devils” all appear to be much worse than direct competitors such as Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United or Aston Villa, not to mention to the top 3 Premier League clubs.