In the 14th round of the Premier League, Manchester United played away against Newcastle United and the Magpies. This game is a match between two top four teams from last season, currently ranked sixth and seventh respectively, with a difference of only one point, making it highly anticipated.
The result of the competition will determine who can take the initiative and gain an advantage in the four rounds of competition. In the last two games, Manchester United has scored 6 goals and their forward line has shown signs of explosive performance. They hope to continue scoring 3 points.
Despite Newcastle United having many injured players, St. James's Park has become a headache for various Premier League giants. This season, Newcastle United has performed well at home, winning 8, drawing 4, and losing 2. Their home record is 6 wins and 1 loss, with the only loss being to Liverpool.
Sure enough, after the start of the game, Newcastle United heavily suppressed Manchester United and forced them into half court. Manchester United's midfielders such as Bruno, McTominae, and Menu struggled to play under Newcastle's attack, while goalkeeper Onana performed well and held the 0-0 score in the first half.
The only highlight of Manchester United's first half was Ganajo, a hot new star who had a slight advantage in the match against Tripier, with a powerful shot almost giving the team the lead. However, in the situation where Rushford and Marshall were pressed by Newcastle, his highlights were quickly overshadowed. Before the end of the half, Tripier's free kick hit the goalpost.
After the start of the second half, Newcastle continued to attack, leaving Manchester United unable to breathe. Tripier intercepted a pass from Luke Shaw to Ganajo based on his experience, and then Isaac and Gimarans connected to pass the ball to Tripier on the sidelines. He accurately crossed it and Gordon easily scored.
After conceding the goal, Manchester United made adjustments by replacing Anthony and Hoyron, replacing the mediocre performances of Marshall and Rashford. However, Newcastle United still firmly resisted, and Manchester United could only push forward as a whole. Maguire became the focus and had to frequently foul to stop Newcastle's counterattack.
Anthony finally scored a goal, but it was deemed that Maguire's offside interfered with goalkeeper Pop, rendering the goal invalid.The final score was 1-0, and Newcastle, with uneven personnel, won what is considered a four game Premier League victory at St. James Park, surpassing Manchester United in points and rising to fifth place.
The data comparison of the entire game shows that the possession rate is equivalent, with 22 shots against 8 and 4 shots against 1. Newcastle United has a comprehensive advantage. This is the first time in Manchester United's century long history that they have lost consecutively to Newcastle United. This season, their record is 8 wins and 6 losses, and they have not yet drawn. Compared to the points ranking, Manchester United failed to win against the top six teams in the standings this season, coupled with the upcoming difficult schedule, the situation is worrying.
