Newcastle Stun Manchester United At Old Trafford, As Relegation Talks Begin For Red Devils.
Newcastle United secured a stunning 2-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, condemning their hosts to a third consecutive home defeat for the first time in 45 years.
Eddie Howe’s side took an early lead through goals from Alexander Isak and Joelinton, and their dominance never wavered. The win marked Newcastle’s fourth consecutive Premier League victory, propelling them to fifth place in the table.
Isak, in particular, was impressive, taking his tally to 12 goals for the season and scoring for the sixth successive game. His recent form has been nothing short of exceptional, with eight goals in his last six appearances.
In contrast, Manchester United’s performance was abysmal. Head coach Ruben Amorim’s decision to start veterans Casemiro and Christian Eriksen together in midfield backfired, and the introduction of Kobbie Mainoo in place of Joshua Zirkzee in the 33rd minute failed to stem the tide.
The defeat marked Manchester United’s fourth consecutive loss in all competitions, and they have now failed to score in three successive games. The Red Devils end the year in 14th place, a mere seven points above the relegation zone, with the daunting task of facing league leaders Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.