Manchester United secured a crucial 3-2 victory over Newcastle at Old Trafford on Wednesday, keeping their hopes alive for European football. The match started with Newcastle dominating the first 10 minutes, but they were unable to capitalize on their chances.
Casemiro’s overhead kick narrowly missed the target, giving Manchester United a close call. This seemed to ignite the Red Devils, who then had opportunities through Amad Diallo and Alejandro Garnacho. Finally, they took the lead in the 30th minute when Bruno Fernandes flicked on Amad’s pass into the box, finding Kobbie Mainoo, who scored a well-executed goal.
Eddie Howe’s team fought back and came close to equalizing when Dan Burn’s header was cleared off the line by Casemiro. The Newcastle supporters were frustrated by the referee’s decision to dismiss their penalty appeals after Sofyan Amrabat appeared to trip Anthony Gordon in the box.
However, justice was served for the England winger as he clinically converted Jacob Murphy’s cross to level the score after the restart. Manchester United’s performance became sloppy in the second half, and they were caught off guard when Aaron Wan-Bissaka lost possession, leading to a dangerous counter-attack.
Fortunately, Amrabat made a crucial goal-saving challenge on Alexander Isak, deflecting his shot over the bar. Moments later, Erik ten Hag’s team took the lead for the second time. Amad, who had been left unmarked at corners throughout the game, seized the opportunity and scored his first Premier League goal in impressive fashion, shooting through a crowd of players.
Amad, unmarked at corners all night, seized the loose ball and weaved through a crowd of bodies to net his first Premier League goal in impressive fashion.
The topsy-turvy clash saw Newcastle regain control after falling behind, with Sean Longstaff unable to beat Andre Onana after a pass from Joelinton, who then hit the bar with a header.
Gordon narrowly missed the target, before a substitute from Ten Hag’s side made the decisive impact. Rasmus Hojlund created space to the left of Dan Burn and slotted a low shot into the far corner to give United a two-goal lead.
A late strike from Lewis Hall increased the tension at Old Trafford, but United held on to secure a vital win that keeps them in contention for a top-seven finish on the last day.