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Newcastle secured a snug 2-0 victory over Manchester United at Outdated Trafford on Monday night time, capping off 2024 with one other glorious efficiency.
Targets from Alexander Isak and Joelinton within the opening 20 minutes propelled the Magpies to the win, whereas Manchester United struggled to muster any significant response.
First Half
The guests wasted no time asserting their dominance, taking the lead simply 4 minutes in.
Bruno Guimaraes’ completely executed swap of play discovered Lewis Corridor in acres of house on the left flank.
Corridor delivered a exact half-volleyed cross into the field, the place Isak outjumped Harry Maguire to go the ball into the bottom and past a helpless Andre Onana.
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Newcastle’s early strike set the tone for the half, and it wasn’t lengthy earlier than they doubled their benefit.
Within the nineteenth minute, Anthony Gordon weaved previous Noussair Mazraoui on the left wing earlier than delivering an inch-perfect cross.
Joelinton rose above Lisandro Martinez to energy a header previous Onana, making it 2-0.
The Magpies got here near extending their lead additional, with Sandro Tonali placing the put up from the sting of the field and Isak discovering the again of the web once more, just for his second aim to be disallowed for offside.
Manchester United, in the meantime, struggled to search out their rhythm. Their first actual probability fell to Rasmus Hojlund, who dragged a left-footed effort large after beating the offside lure within the thirty fourth minute.
Joshua Zirkzee was substituted to cheers within the first half after a less-than-inspiring efficiency, however the hosts’ frustrations continued as Casemiro squandered a golden alternative to tug one again simply earlier than the break.
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Second Half
Rúben Amorim, clearly dissatisfied together with his group’s efficiency, made extra adjustments on the interval.
Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho had been launched, hoping to inject power into Manchester United’s lacklustre assault.
The house aspect’s finest probability of the half got here within the sixtieth minute when Diogo Dalot’s cross discovered Harry Maguire within the field.
The defender’s diving header hit the put up, and the follow-up effort from Matthijs de Ligt was blocked by Lewis Corridor.
Amorim introduced on Antony and Leny Yoro late within the sport, however the adjustments failed to show the tide.
Newcastle’s substitutes, together with Harvey Barnes and Joseph Willock, added contemporary legs to see out the match.
The victory lifts Newcastle United to fifth within the Premier League desk, simply three factors behind fourth-placed Chelsea.
Eddie Howe’s aspect will enter 2025 brimming with confidence as they push for Champions League qualification.
For Manchester United, the defeat caps off a disappointing 12 months, with questions mounting concerning the group’s bottle, no matter who’s in cost.
