Manchester United beat Newcastle 3-2 in a thriller at Old Trafford to keep their European hopes alive.
The hosts went ahead courtesy of Kobbie Mainoo’s delicate finish after finding space and time in the box, but the Magpies hit back early on in the second half through Anthony Gordon.
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Amad Diallo restored United’s lead soon after, smashing an effort home after Newcastle failed to clear a corner.
Rasmus Hojlund got his goal after coming off the bench.
The Danish striker latched on to a ball from Bruno Fernandes and hit a tidy finish into the back of the net to put his side into the driving seat.
Lewis Hall grabbed one back for the visitors with a great effort in added time, but it was not enough for Eddie Howe’s men and they head back to Tyneside empty-handed.
How things unfolded
It was a lively start to the game, with both teams charging from end to end in search of an early goal.
A brilliant late tackle from Sofyan Amrabat in the box denied the visitors but Newcastle continued to advance in the opening stages and looked livelier in the final third.
However, the best chance of the first 15 minutes came for the hosts.
Signing off at Old Trafford with three points 🫡#MUFC || #MUNNEW
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 15, 2024
Diallo found space on the right-hand side, cutting in and curling an effort towards the far corner, but Martin Dubravka was equal to it and pushed it out and eventually away from danger.
In another brilliant move, United hit on the counter-attack with Alejandro Garnacho running onto a return ball from captain Fernandes but was denied by Dubravka at the near post.
From the resulting corner, Diallo took one on the volley but it was well off target.
It would not matter as United found the breakthrough minutes…
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Author : Mitch Fretton
Publish date : 2024-05-15 21:23:53
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