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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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.
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Man Utd vs Newcastle
Manchester United have conceded 82 goals in all competitions, their most in a season since a similar tally in 1970/71.
Man Utd vs Newcastle
Newcastle United are just three goals short of equalling their club Premier League record of 82 scored in a season. A positive showing at Old Trafford may see them reach the record this evening.
Man Utd vs Newcastle
Manchester United’s only defeat in a final home match of a league campaign in the last 16 seasons was against Cardiff City in 2018/19.
Can they sign off this campaign with a win against Newcastle?
Man Utd vs Newcastle
Newcastle have won four of their last seven away league matches, having only managed one victory in their first 10 attempts this season (two draws, seven defeats).
The Magpies are aiming to finish in the top six of the Premier League in consecutive seasons for the first time since a run of three from 2001/02 to 2003/04 under Sir Bobby Robson.
Man Utd vs Newcastle
Manchester United’s 14 league defeats this season is their most in a single campaign since losing 16 in 1989/90. United are one short of losing 10 competitive home games in a season for the first time in their history.
Man Utd vs Newcastle
Eddie Howe’s side have won each of the last three meetings between the teams in all competitions including a 3-0 win here in November.
Newcastle could complete a league double against their hosts for the first time since the 1930/31 campaign.
Man Utd vs Newcastle team changes
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes returns and takes the place Rasmus Hojlund. Lisandro Martínez and Marcus Rashford are on the bench after recent injuries.
Fpr Newcastle, Kieran Trippier makes his first start for since 2 March after recovering from injury. He replaces Tino Livramento. Alexander Isak is fit to start and Nick Pope is on the bench for the third game in a row.
Man Utd vs Newcastle line-ups
Manchester United XI: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Evans, Casemiro, Dalot; Amrabat, Mainoo; Amad, McTominay, Fernandes; Garnacho.
Newcastle XI: Dubravka; Trippier, Krafth, Burn, Hall; Anderson, Guimaraes, Longstaff; Murphy, Isak, Gordon.
Ten Hag on Man Utd supporters
The Manchester United boss was also full of praise for the fans who are struggling to comprehend such a topsy-turvy season for their club.
“I think at Crystal Palace the fans were so magnificent,” Ten Hag said, “They were brilliant.
“So you said the mood is low, maybe the expectations are lower. But the mood, I don’t feel that the mood and the vibe that they create is lower. They make a lot of noise and they back the team at Palace and also on Sunday.”
Premier League clubs to vote on scrapping VAR after proposal tabled by Wolves
Premier League clubs are set to vote on the future of VAR at their annual general meeting next month after a proposal to abolish the video assistant referee system was tabled by Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Wolves formally submitted their proposal to the Premier League calling for VAR to be scrapped this summer and there will be an opportunity for all 20 clubs to vote for or against VAR when they gather in Harrogate on June 6.
VAR has been used in the English top-flight since 2019 but has persistently been controversial with the current season seeing a plethora of incidents leading to increased criticism of the processes involved.
Premier League clubs to vote on scrapping VAR after Wolves proposal
The clubs will vote on VAR’s future at an annual general meeting next month.
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