Man Utd 3 – 2 Newcastle

Amad Diallo and Rasmus Hojlund helped Manchester United to a 3-2 win over Newcastle at Outdated Trafford to maneuver stage on factors with the Magpies.

Kobbie Mainoo’s opening purpose was sufficient to place Erik ten Hag’s workforce within the lead on the interval however Anthony Gordon levelled issues up early within the second half in an entertaining contest that was filled with possibilities at each ends of the pitch.

Amad restored the benefit, firing in his first Premier League purpose from the sting of the penalty field, earlier than Hojlund got here off the bench to double the lead. Lewis Corridor’s purpose made it a nervy end however solely purpose distinction now retains Newcastle in seventh spot.

How entertaining recreation performed out

Newcastle began the sport confidently sufficient with Manchester United wanting tentative, but it surely was the house facet who got here closest earlier than the opening purpose, Alejandro Garnacho’s shot on the angle being effectively saved by goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.

Ten Hag’s workforce didn’t have to attend lengthy, Mainoo making the breakthrough simply after the half-hour mark. Amad’s go someway snuck by to the midfielder, who calmly dispatched the ball into the web having been performed onside by Kieran Trippier.

That prompted renewed stress from the Magpies. Sofyan Amrabat was somewhat lucky to not concede a penalty after catching Gordon, whereas the much-criticised Casemiro cleared off the road to disclaim Dan Burn a headed equaliser quickly after.

Newcastle did stage it after the restart, Jacob Murphy’s cross discovering Gordon after Amrabat had misplaced possession. However the Manchester United midfielder made up for it with an important block to forestall Alexander Isak from placing the guests in entrance minutes later.

It proved important as a result of Amad’s spectacular intervention adopted. The younger winger has needed to be affected person in ready for his alternatives this season however is proving a stronger possibility than Antony. It was a depraved strike from the sting of the field.

Newcastle stored going and the sport was so open that there was by no means a sense that the scoring was over. Gordon got here near discovering a second equaliser when he danced previous Casemiro however dragged his shot inches large of Andre Onana’s far put up.

It took a Ten Hag substitution to take the sport away from Newcastle once more. Hojlund had been dropped for this recreation however his influence was immediate when he got here on, holding off the problem of Burn to beat Dubravka with a firmly-struck right-footed shot.

Corridor’s effort from distance arrange a tense finale however there was no additional drama and Howe’s males should wait to safe a top-seven end. Ten Hag and his gamers retain that hope and now have some cheer to take them into the FA Cup closing in opposition to Manchester Metropolis.

Ten Hag’s speech to Man Utd followers

Ten Hag addressed the group on the pitch following what was Manchester United’s closing residence recreation of the season.

“On behalf of the players, staff and myself, I want to thank you all for the brilliant support during the season,” he stated.

“As you know, it was not an easy season but one thing remained constant. That was the backing from you for the team.

“However this season is just not over but. First, we journey to Brighton the place we go for 3 factors after which we go to Wembley.

“And I promise you that those players will give everything – everything – to get that cup and bring it back to Old Trafford.

“And we’re certain that you’ll be there supporting us. We thanks. You’re the greatest supporters on this planet. Thanks.”

Ten Hag defends Man Utd season

“I see the positives. I see that this team is developing,” Ten Hag informed Sky Sports activities.

“I know the reasons why we are not performing. No team will perform when the whole back four is not available across the season. The holding midfielder is not available. Even the striker, Rasmus Hojlund, three times injured. [Marcus] Rashford also injured.

“We now have had our issues throughout the season and that has a damaging influence on the outcomes.

“But down the line, you see players performing, you see players progressing, like the youngsters, and that is very positive.

“There’s excessive potential on this membership. Everyone knows. Individuals can see. Kobbie Mainoo. Garnacho. Diallo. Hojlund. There are gamers who’ve the category, along with the skilled gamers with the category, like Bruno, for example. Andre Onana.

“I can keep going. Licha Martinez. Luke Shaw. You can say also that Diogo Dalot is playing a fantastic season, Scott McTominay also has had a very good season.

“There are various positives on this season however I can not point out this. Are you aware why? On the finish of the day, we now have to win trophies. And within the Premier League and the Champions League, we didn’t carry out how individuals count on of us.”

Gordon: Eliminate VAR or get higher

Gordon was caught by Amrabat contained in the penalty field within the first half and the end result was a tear in his sock and harm to the again of the winger’s ankle, however the contact was not deemed adequate to warrant an intervention from VAR.

“I have watched it back and it is a clear penalty,” Gordon informed Sky Sports activities.

“I do not mind the referee getting the decision wrong on the pitch, but I do not understand what the point of VAR is then. It is there to correct mistakes.

“Amrabat goes down my Achilles after which pushes me within the again. Casimiro will get the ball however there are two fouls earlier than that. I simply do not see the purpose in [VAR].

“I knew straight away. That is why I did not appeal because I did not mind the ref not giving it. It is fast. But I will wait for the VAR to check. You can see me tell my team-mates it is a clear penalty.

“Then we supply on and I’ve acquired no sock left. How can that be attainable?”

The controversial name comes after Wolves revealed that they’ve known as for a Premier League vote to scrap VAR for the 2024/25 season. It’ll want 13 different golf equipment to agree for the change to occur. Gordon’s response, when informed, was fascinating.

“It is a big decision,” he stated.

“I am actually quite fond of it, I am fond of the idea. It should work, but it is not. There is constantly too many mistakes. We missed too many chances to blame anything else, but we could go 1-0 up and the game changes.

“It’s a clear and apparent mistake. I have no idea how one can get it unsuitable. Both eliminate it or get higher, it’s easy.”

Match in stats

• Newcastle’s games have seen 141 goals this season. It is the fourth most of any side across a single campaign in the Premier League and the most since Liverpool in 2013-14.
• Manchester United have conceded 58 Premier League goals this season, their most across a single campaign in the competition.
• Rasmus Hojlund scored his first Premier League goal as a substitute, while his strike came just 106 seconds after being introduced – marking the eighth quickest substitute goal in the competition this season.
• Amad Diallo is the youngest African player to both score and assist a goal in a Premier League match since Kelechi Iheanacho for Leicester against West Brom in March 2018.
• Anthony Gordon is only the fourth Newcastle player to score home and away goals against Manchester United in a Premier League campaign.

What’s next?

The final day of the Premier League season sees Man Utd visit Brighton on Sunday, kick-off 4pm.

Newcastle’s last push in their chase for European football sees them visit Brentford at the same time.

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