Man Utd vs Newcastle LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as hosts clinch win in five-goal thriller
Man Utd 3-2 Newcastle: Erik ten Hag’s earn a vital three points and keep European hopes alive
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Manchester United kept their hopes of qualifying for Europe alive with an impressive performance against a determined Newcastle team at Old Trafford.
The visitors started the match the more aggressive side but it was the hosts who opened the scoring. Martin Dubravka was twice called into action to deny the Red Devils but their third attempt saw Kobbie Mainoo slipped into the box for a well-placed finish.
The response came after the half-time break. Newcastle started quickly again with Anthony Gordon showing desire to meet a cross and net the equaliser. The game was in the balance before Amad Diallo stepped up. A poor clearance from a corner brought the ball to him which he smashed into the back off the night.
At 2-1, both managers made changes but Erik ten Hag’s substitutes made the difference. Lisandro Martinez won the ball, Marcus Rashford drove it forward, Rasmus Hojlund finished it off. However United were in for a few nervous minutes after Lewis Hall scored a late consolation but they managed to hold on for the win.
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Man Utd 1-0 Newcastle
45 mins: Three minutes of added time to play in the first half.
Man Utd 1-0 Newcastle
43 mins: Another Newcastle corner is headed away by McTominay but the visitors comes again. This time Amrabat is needed to turn Trippier’s cross behind for another corner.
The Newcastle captain delivers again but can’t pick out Dan Burn this time.
Man Utd 1-0 Newcastle
40 mins: Man Utd have gotten away with a few poor moments but for the most part they’ve done okay. Newcastle still seem the more confident side despite being away from home and a goal down.
Man Utd 1-0 Newcastle
37 mins: Off the line!
Newcastle have upped the tempo since the goal with Jacob Murphy whipping a cross in from the right wing. He picks out Dan Burn in the box but directs a header at goal only for Casemiro to nod it clear before it cross the line!
Fantastic defending.
Man Utd 1-0 Newcastle
34 mins: Lucky!
Casemiro has to lunge for the ball as Anthony Gordon comes dribbling into the box. He’s under pressure from Sofyan Amrabat which allows Casemiro to win the ball and poke it away.
The referee plays on as VAR takes a look at the incident. No penalty is the decision.
31’ GOAL! Man Utd 1-0 Newcastle (Mainoo, 31’)
31 mins: Manchesterr United get the breakthrough!
This is poor from Newcastle. Amad Diallo receives the ball on the right wing and cuts along the front edge of the box before threading a pass through to Kobbie Mainoo.
He brings the ball under control and has too much time and space, Kieran Trippier is at fault due to not getting as high as his fellow defenders for the offside trap, but Mainoo makes no mistakes.
He slots the ball wide of Martin Dubravka and United take the lead!
Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
27 mins: Save! A Man Utd counter attack sees Bruno Fernandes bring the ball up the pitch. He gives it to Alejandro Garnacho who carries the ball a few paces further before releasing back to his captain.
Fernandes dinks a chip over the Newcastle defence where Garnacho has continued his run. He brings the ball under control, opens up his body then shoots.
Martin Dubravka close the gap at the near post, sticks out a leg and keeps it out! Great goalkeeping.
Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
24 mins: Jacob Murphy floats a decent cross into Manchester United’s box with Anthony Gordon approaching from the opposite side of the pitch.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka manages to deal with the danger before Diogo Dalot bombs the ball down the left wing and gives Alejandro Garnacho a chase to track it down.
Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
21 mins: From a corner Bruno Fernandes picks out Amad who has a go with a volley from just inside the box. He strikes it well but there’s too many people in the way and the effort gets blocked.
In the other Premier League match taking place tonight Cole Palmer has sent Chelsea ahead against Brighton.
Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
18 mins: After Newcastle quick start Man Utd are getting back into the contest. They’ve had three shots in the last five minute with Amad’s effort the best of the match so far.
United do look very vulnerable in defence though, Newcastle won’t be too worried at the minute.
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