Newcastle Stuns Manchester United with a 1-0 Victory at St. James' Park

Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United

Newcastle United shocked Manchester United with a 1-0 victory at St. James' Park on Saturday, as Anthony Gordon's 55th-minute goal secured all three points for the Magpies.

Eddie Howe's side were the dominant force throughout the match, and they deservedly took the lead when Gordon tapped home from close range after Kieran Trippier's cross. Manchester United threatened to equalise in the closing stages, but Newcastle held on to secure their third consecutive win over the Red Devils.

The win was a huge boost for Newcastle, who now move up to fifth in the Premier League table. For Manchester United, it was their sixth defeat of the season, and they are now languishing in seventh place.

Match Summary

Newcastle started the match brightly, and they could have taken the lead early on when Miguel Almiron was denied by a good save from Andre Onana. The Magpies continued to press, and they were rewarded for their efforts in the 55th minute when Gordon scored the opening goal.

Manchester United responded well to going behind, and they created a number of chances in the closing stages. However, they were unable to find a way past Martin Dubravka who replaced Nick Pope in the 86th minute, and Newcastle held on to secure a famous victory.

Key Moments

• 55th minute: Anthony Gordon scores the opening goal for Newcastle.
• 89th minute: A Manchester United equaliser is ruled out for offside.

Man of the Match

Anthony Gordon was the star of the show for Newcastle, and he was deservedly named man of the match. The winger was a constant threat to the Manchester United defence, and he scored the winning goal.

Manager Quotes

Eddie Howe: "I'm incredibly proud of the players. They worked their socks off all game, and they deserved the win. We're delighted to get back to winning ways."

Erik ten Hag: "We were very disappointed with the result. We didn't start well, and we were always chasing the game. We need to improve in a number of areas."

Conclusion

Newcastle's victory over Manchester United was a thoroughly deserved one. The Magpies were the better team for most of the match, and they created more chances. Manchester United were poor, and they never looked like winning the game. This result will give Newcastle a huge confidence boost, and they will be hoping to continue their good form in the weeks to come.

What Next

Manchester United will host Chelsea at Old Trafford on Wednesday, 6th December, 2023 for their next fixture. Newcastle on the other hand will visit Goodison Park the next day for a match against Everton.