Newcastle United leapfrogged above Manchester United into third place in the Premier League table with a resounding 2-0 victory at the St. James’ Park.
The Magpies produced a magnificent display to leave their opponents without a win – or a goal – in their past three top-flight games.
Manchester United have not tasted victory in the Premier League since ending their six-year trophy drought at Wembley in February.
Former Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock was in the right place to head in the opener after Bruno Guimaraes’ cross was headed across goal by Allan Saint-Maximin.
Eddie Howe’s side deservedly doubled their lead late in the game with a well-placed header by substitute Callum Wilson from a Trippier setpiece.
The Red Devils played second-fiddle all through the game and were lacking in desire to pull any strong showing in the encounter – a notion shared by Erik Ten Hag in his postmatch reactions.
the Dutch manager will be wondering how to get his team back in the goals and wins – two things lacking in about five hours of football since the Carabao cup win against Newcastle United.