Anthony Gordon secured all 3 points for Newcastle United over Manchester United

This victory propelled them to fifth place in the standings, casting a shadow over Erik ten Hag’s tenure at Manchester United.

The Magpies, who had secured victory in five consecutive Premier League home games leading up to this match, displayed their trademark dominance in the first half. They took control with 14 shots and the majority of possession.

André Onana made a crucial save from Miguel Almirón’s curling effort, and Kieran Trippier's exceptional free-kick hit the underside of the crossbar. Alejandro Garnacho, in excellent form with two goals in his last two matches, had a notable chance, but his shot was parried by Nick Pope. Newcastle's dominance continued into the second half.

Ten minutes after the break, Anthony Gordon tapped home Trippier’s cross, marking his 11th goal contribution of the season and elevating Trippier to the joint-most assists in the division with seven.

Rather than sitting on their lead, the hosts pressed forward, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka blocking Alexander Isak’s goal-bound strike. A late scare ensued as Harry Maguire appeared to score an equalizer, only for it to be ruled out for offside. Newcastle endured further tension as Pope was withdrawn due to injury five minutes from time.

The Magpies' supporters anxiously await updates on Pope's condition, but for now, they revel in the victory. This triumph extends their impressive form, with seven wins in their last 10 Premier League games.

In contrast, Erik ten Hag must address a disappointing performance from his team, dropping Manchester United to seventh in the table. Both on and off the pitch, issues persist, posing significant concerns for the Red Devils.