On Sunday (April 2), Newcastle United secured an impressive victory over Manchester United, defeating them 2-0.
The Red Devils delivered a disappointing performance and as a result, have been pushed down to fourth place in the standings by the Magpies.
In the early stages of the match, Newcastle United put Manchester United under significant pressure.
The Red Devils’ goalkeeper, David de Gea, made an excellent double save in the 15th minute to deny Alexander Isak’s header and a deflection off Jacob Murphy.
Additionally, Luke Shaw, Manchester United’s left-back, had a difficult time dealing with Murphy’s skill and talent, as he caused several problems for Shaw on the left flank.
Murphy’s flashes of brilliance made it challenging for the English defender to contain him.
In the 38th minute, Sean Longstaff came close to scoring for Newcastle United with a fierce strike that narrowly missed the target.
Just a minute later, Joe Willock had an excellent opportunity to put his team ahead, but he missed the target with his shot, sending it high over the crossbar.
Despite creating many chances, Eddie Howe’s side continued to squander their opportunities
Manchester United’s best chance of the first half came in the 21st minute when Antony got a chance to score.
The Brazilian managed to sneak in at the back post to meet Luke Shaw’s corner, but his volley was off-target.
In the early stages of the second half, Ajax continued to be dominated by Newcastle United. In the 56th minute, Fabian Schar attempted a shot at goal from 30 yards out, but the ball missed the target.
Newcastle United finally took a well-deserved lead in the 64th minute.
Bruno Guimaraes crossed the ball, which was headed across the goal by Allan Saint-Maximin.
Joe Willock met the ball with a header of his own, scoring the goal that sent St James’ Park into a frenzy.
David de Gea was a hero for Manchester United in the 75th minute, making an incredible save to deny Joelinton’s header.
The Spanish goalkeeper tipped the ball onto the bar, and then Anthony Martial did an excellent job clearing Schar’s header off the line.
In the 88th minute, Eddie Howe’s team secured all three points with a goal from Callum Wilson, who flicked in Kieran Trippier’s superb free kick.
With this result, Newcastle United moved ahead of the Red Devils into fourth place, based on goal difference. Unfortunately, it was a poor performance from Ten Hag’s team, with one fan expressing their disappointment on Twitter.
“Our past three PL games have been nothing short of embarrassing.”
Meanwhile, another fan is blaming Casemiro’s four-match suspension on the defeat:
“This is all Casemiro’s fault when you deep it.”
Here’s how Twitter reacted to a poor showing from the Red Devils at St James’ Park:
Our past three PL games have been nothing short of embarrassing.
— ً (@utdrobbo) April 2, 2023
Let’s talk about Diogo Dalot’s disastrous drop off post World-Cup please..
— Frank 🧠🇳🇱 (@TenHagEra) April 2, 2023
This is all Casemiro’s fault when you deep it
— tom (@utdcynical) April 2, 2023
Whoever wants to keep Weghorst is not a united fan even for 3rd choice.
He is playing against us. You can tell he is a Liverpool fan
— Harry 🇬🇧💫 (@utdHarryy) April 2, 2023
The Sabitzer/McTominay midfield has failed miserably. #MUFC
— Stretford Paddock (@StretfordPaddck) April 2, 2023
Taking off both our CB’s to bring on only one and we concede again?? Who would have thought?? pic.twitter.com/KWPhaW4HWF
— ☈ッ (@TheFergusonWay) April 2, 2023
If Wout Weghorst is the answer, then what is the question? 🤔🇳🇱 pic.twitter.com/bxlJswMKBU
— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) April 2, 2023
6 – Allan Saint-Maximin’s assist for Joe Willock was the sixth chance he created against Man Utd today – his most in a single Premier League game. Havoc. pic.twitter.com/aFP4ToYgY2
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) April 2, 2023
Bruno Fernandes for 99% of every game he plays pic.twitter.com/DJkQaHGa16
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) April 2, 2023
Newcastle (4.04) 2-0 (0.41) Man Utd
— The xG Philosophy (@xGPhilosophy) April 2, 2023
Manchester United will fall out of the top four tomorrow if Tottenham avoid defeat to Everton. 👀
From the title race to the Europa League spots in weeks. pic.twitter.com/QghLVyva0x
— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) April 2, 2023
Ten Hag’s future will be determined by how ruthless he is this summer, all well posting those clips of him shipping Noa Lang but it’s time to act now
— 🌊™️ (@RealistGlizzy) April 2, 2023
-Rashford’s ego hindering him from tracking back
-Weghorst can’t do anything
-Mctominay jogging around
-Fernandes anonymousThis team is terrible without Casemiro
— JM™️ (@JM10ii) April 2, 2023
Our form against the big teams away is just really really poor. #MUFC
— Stretford Paddock (@StretfordPaddck) April 2, 2023
Antony been the best forward player for me
— Beth T (@bethTmufc) April 2, 2023
I say it every game but the technical ability & retention in Uniteds team is so spooky.
— Kam #8🏁 (@Culturecams) April 2, 2023
David De Gea saves it onto the crossbar 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/UTb2MD3sLU
— UtdPlug (@UtdPlug) April 2, 2023
I like Wout Weghorst, he gives his all which couldn’t be said for a lot of players last season.
But he’s just not good enough to be our starting striker week in week out. #MUFC
— Stretford Paddock (@StretfordPaddck) April 2, 2023
Ten Hag isn’t immune to criticism. Today has been shambolic from top to bottom
— Breezy (@BreezyUTD) April 2, 2023
Weghorst 4 passes and 2 possession lost
Mctominay 8 passes and 7 possession lost pic.twitter.com/6jBHc46bPk— ☈ッ (@TheFergusonWay) April 2, 2023
Joe Willock’s goal celebration against Manchester United, inspired by Thierry Henry & Bukayo Saka. 🚩
Hale End boy. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/pvzInsVKw6
— afcstuff (@afcstuff) April 2, 2023
This has been a clear cock-up from Ten Hag. Warning signs of starting McTominay and Sabitzer were there against West Ham and Fulham. Fred came on too late and taking both centre halves off suggests muddled thinking. Performance worse than at Anfield. #mufc
— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) April 2, 2023
Don’t deserve anything. Ten Hag has done fantastic but the McTominay obsession and lack of a proper striker has cost us today
— Mark Goldbridge (@markgoldbridge) April 2, 2023
Manchester United are playing like Newcastle United before they were taken over.
— Andy Mitten (@AndyMitten) April 2, 2023