Following their defeat against the Red Devils in the Carabao Cup final, Newcastle United successfully avenged their loss and claimed the third spot in the Premier League table, surpassing Manchester United.
Newcastle’s remarkable performance left their opponents scoreless for the third consecutive game in the top-flight league, despite David de Gea’s impressive first-half double save, denying Joe Willock’s close-range shot after Alexander Isak’s header.
Willock missed another golden opportunity to score, but eventually found the back of the net after Allan Saint-Maximin’s header from Bruno Guimaraes‘ cross, allowing the former Arsenal midfielder to nod in the opener.
Manchester United, who failed to register a single attempt on target during the first half, have not tasted victory in the Premier League since their six-year trophy drought ended in February at Wembley.
Although Wout Weghorst’s early chance hit the side netting, the Red Devils were outplayed by a more urgent Newcastle side.
The hosts secured a well-deserved 2-0 victory in the 88th minute when substitute Callum Wilson scored a well-placed header.
Manchester United have now dropped down to fourth place, with Newcastle moving up to third, though both teams are currently on 50 points each, Newcastle boasts of a much better goal difference. United could also move out of the top four tomorrow night if Tottenham Hotspurs defeat Everton.