EPL: Man Utd lose again as Newcastle go fifth
Newcastle United moved up to fifth place with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford.
This meant Ruben Amorim’s side lost their fourth consecutive game.
Alexander Isak and Joelinton headed the Magpies two up early on to leave the home team is disarray.
Amorim then substituted Joshua Zirkzee inside the first half to jeers from his own supporters.
It could have been more for Newcastle, Isak having a goal ruled out for offside and Sandro Tonali striking a post.
There was something of a response in the second half with Harry Maguire heading against the post, but it was a deserved win for Eddie Howe’s team.
STATS FROM THE GAME:
Since Rúben Amorim’s first game in charge on November 24, only Southampton (7) have lost more games in all competitions among Premier League clubs than Man Utd (6), while the Red Devils have shipped the joint-most goals (21, level with Spurs).
This was only Newcastle United’s third away league win in their last 57 visits to Manchester United (D17 L37), following wins in 1971-72 and 2013-14.
Manchester United will end New Year’s Eve in 14th place in the Premier League, their lowest position at the turn of a year in the league since 1989, when they ended that year in 15th, eventually finishing 13th.
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