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
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.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.
Relive the action below plus get the latest odds and tips right here:
Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
15 mins: Save! The first real test of the goalkeeper comes from Amad Diallo. Aaron Wan-Bissaka gets forward on the right wing and wins an aerial ball.
He nods it down for Amad who cuts in from the right and drills a swerving effort at goal. Martin Dubravka seems a touch confused but manages to get two hands to the ball and palm it away.
Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
12 mins: A long ball from Andre Onana finds Scott McTominay who flicks it past Dan Burn before spinning and recovering the ball. Burn gets back but pulls McTominay’s shirt and gives away a free kick.
Bruno Fernandes swings the set piece into the box and Martin Dubravka comes out to punch the ball away. United recycle it quickly and find Casemiro who attmepts a bicycle kick but fizzes his effort just wide!
Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
9 mins: Man Utd can’t keep hold of the ball. It feels as though every one of them, except Bruno Fernandes and Scott McTominay, looks afraid of having the ball at their feet.
Kobbie Mainoo sends the ball behind for the first corner of the game which is delivered by Kieran Trippier. His cross goes over to Dan Burn who nods the ball back across the box.
Casemiro gets to the ball and touches it away but there’s more scrambling from the hosts before it’s actually sent clear.
Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
6 mins: Dalot comes in from behind and takes Jacob Murphy out. There’s already been a few free kicks given away by Man Utd who look shaky and nervous at the back.
Newcastle’s high press is wonderfully effective.
Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
3 mins: Newcastle recover the ball high up the pitch with Isak getting fed into space. He darts across from the right side of the pitch and has a go with his left foot.
He never manages to wrap his foot around the ball and it flies out for a goal kick without troubling Andre Onana.
Kick off! Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
Alexander Isak gets the ball rolling at Old Trafford and Newcastle work the ball around their defence before hoping to sweep down the right wing.
The ball gets played across the pitch and Newcastle get into the box early on. The cross comes in but Diogo Dalot manages to get it clear.
Man Utd vs Newcastle
Here come the teams.
Bruno Fernandes leads out Manchester United on his return to the team following an injury. Can the hosts get back to winning ways and build some momentum ahead of the FA Cup final?
Newcastle are hoping to secure European football with a win tonight and are boosted by Kieran Trippier being back in the starting XI.
Man Utd vs Newcastle
Alexander Isak has reached 20 league goals this season, the first Newcastle player to do so since Alan Shearer scored 22 in 2003/04.
Man Utd vs Newcastle
Rasmus Hojlund has just one goal in his last eight league appearances, having scored seven in his previous six. Will he have his scoring boots on tonight?
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments