Manchester United kept alive its hopes of European qualification through its placing in the Premier League by beating Newcastle 3-2 on Wednesday.

A strike by substitute Rasmus Hojlund in the 84th minute proved to be the difference between the teams at Old Trafford as under-pressure Man United manager Erik ten Hag gained a much-needed victory in his team's last home game of the season.

The hosts joined seventh-place Newcastle on 57 points but has an inferior goal difference. Both clubs are three points behind sixth-place Chelsea, which won 2-1 at Brighton on Wednesday.

The teams finishing in sixth and seventh place should qualify for the Europa League and Europa Conference League, respectively. Man United could also get in the Europa League by winning the FA Cup final against Manchester City on May 25.

Kobbie Mainoo put Man United ahead in the 31st after a pass was slipped through the Newcastle defense by Amad Diallo, who regained the lead for the home side with a fierce left-footed shot through a crowd of players after a 57th-minute corner wasn't fully cleared.

Anthony Gordon had equalized in the 49th and Lewis Hall ensured a nervy finish to the game for Man United by making it 3-2 in stoppage time.

Man Utd vs Newcastle highlights

• Man United avoid unwanted record to keep European dream alive

• Bruno Fernandes vows to stay at Man United - as long they want to keep him

Good night!

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Find our report and reaction below!

Bruno Fernandes vows to stay at Man United - as long they want to keep him

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Bruno Fernandes vowed to stay at Manchester United for as long as the club want him.

The Portugal international is a target for clubs in the centrally-run Saudi Pro League this summer, alongside teammates Raphael Varane and Casemiro.

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Man United avoid unbeaten record to keep European dream alive

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Manchester United claimed a morale-boosting win over Newcastle to leave them with a chance of qualifying for Europe on the final day of the Premier League season.

The Red Devils are now level on points with Eddie Howe’s side and only three points behind sixth-placed Chelsea as they prepare to travel down to Brighton to wrap up a turbulent campaign.

United had been at risk of losing a record tenth game at home this season but goals from Amad Diallo and Rasmus Hojlund secured all three points after Anthony Gordon had cancelled out Kobbie Mainoo’s opener.

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FT: Man Utd 2-1 Newcastle

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It’s over! United hold on!

GOAL! Man Utd 3-2 Newcastle | Lewis Hall '91

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91 mins: GOAL!

Until now!

United have clear a corner and the ball finds Hall, who curls in from outside the box! Game on!

Man Utd 3-1 Newcastle

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90 mins: Into added time here as Newcastle push but the hosts are dealing with things pretty well.

GOAL! Man Utd 3-1 Newcastle | Rasmus Hojlund '83

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84 mins: GOAL!

Hojlund surely hands the Red Devils a win, just as Newcastle were pushing.

He collects from Fernandes just outside the box before holding off Burn and firing across Dubravaka.

Man Utd 2-1 Newcastle

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Mainoo, Amad and Garnacho off for Martinez, Rashford and Hojlund.

Man Utd 2-1 Newcastle

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79 mins: Lisandro Martinez is about to make his return for the Red Devils. Marcus Rashford coming on too.

Man Utd 2-1 Newcastle

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76 mins: Howe rolls the dice again as Barnes replaces Longstaff. He will join Isak up front.

Man Utd 2-1 Newcastle

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75 mins: Newcastle really do look all over the place defensively. Almiron, however, was inches away from turning in Gordon’s cross.

Man Utd 2-1 Newcastle

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68 mins: Neither team are particularly convincing defensively, though the hosts feel the most dangerous whenever they go forward.

Man Utd 2-1 Tottenham

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66 mins: Two good chances for Newcastle as Longstaff gets in behind but fires straight at Onana.

Joelinton then sees a header tipped over the bar!

Man Utd 2-1 Tottenham

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65 mins: Fernandes inches away from a wonder goal as the United skipper drifts inside and lets fire from range but it fizzles over.

Man Utd 2-1 Newcastle

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62 mins: Howe rings the changes as Schar, Joelinton and Almiron replace Trippier, Anderson and Murphy.

GOAL! Man Utd 2-1 Newcastle | Amad Diallo '56

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56 mins: The hosts have the lead again!

Fernandes whips in a corner and the ball is headed out only as far as Amad Diallo, who fires in a thunderous first-time finish!

Man Utd 1-1 Newcastle

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52 mins: Isak, of all people, squanders a great chance after Gordon frees him 1v1 against Onana.

Amrabat did well but the striker should be scoring.

GOAL! Man Utd 1-1 Newcastle | Anthony Gordon '48

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48 mins: GOAL!

Gordon levels for Newcastle after a fine start to the second-half. Murphy plays a lovely ball across the box and Gordon bundles in!

Man Utd 1-0 Newcastle

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Back underway!

Decent performance so far!

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The difference as it stands!

HT: Man Utd 1-0 Newcastle

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Mainoo’s goal the difference so far but Newcastle have had their chances.

Man Utd 1-0 Newcastle

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46 mins: Amad with some fine footwork in the box but he’s blocked off by Murphy before he can get a shot from close range away.

Man Utd 1-0 Newcastle

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42 mins: Guimaraes sends a diving header well wide.

Man Utd 1-0 Newcastle

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41 mins: Casemiro ok to continue as Newcastle look to turn the screw.

Man Utd 1-0 Newcastle

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39 mins: Casemiro getting treatment after landing awkwardly

Man Utd 1-0 Newcastle

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34 mins: Really poor ball from Amrabat allows Gordon to race in on goal but Casemiro and the Moroccan recover.

Newcastle want a penalty but nothing given. Yet.

Man Utd 1-0 Newcastle

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36 mins: WHAT A CHANCE!

Casemiro just about hooks one off the line as Burn nods across at the back post!

GOAL! Man United 1-0 Newcastle | Kobbie Mainoo '31

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31 mins: GOAL!

Newcastle exposed after some patient play outside the box. Kieran Trippier sits far too deep, allowing Mainoo to drift into space and finish with ease.

Man United 0-0 Newcastle

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26 mins: Good save from Dubravka at his near post from Garnacho after the Red Devils break.

Man United 0-0 Newcastle

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24 mins: Newcastle just slowly getting back into this now.

Not many big chances but seeing more of the ball.

Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle

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17 mins: It would be too much to suggest Newcastle are under the cosh but the hosts are having a decent spell.

They’re limiting Newcastle as it stands.

Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle

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13 mins: McTominay can’t quite get enough on a header following Wan-Bissaka’s cross and Dubravka collects with ease.

Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle

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10 mins: Lovely ball from Casemiro almost plays Fernandes in but Dubrakva deals with it.

Hosts have improved after a shaky start.

Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle

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08 mins: McTominay wins a free-kick from Burn over on the left channel. Dubravka spills and the ball is sent back in by Amrabat’s header, allowing Casemiro to attempt an overhead kick.

It fizzles just over.

Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle

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04 mins: Amrabat forced into a last-ditch tackle on Gordon after Casemiro’s loose pass in midfield caused all manner of problems for the hosts

Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle

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01 mins: Confident enough start from Newcastle, with Isak putting a header wide following Gordon’ cross.

KICK-OFF!

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Away we go!

Huge chance for Alexander Isak

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One of the Premier League’s most prolific strikers will surely relish the chance to go up against Casemiro and Jonny Evans this evening!

Erik ten Hag explains why Rasmus Hojlund drops to the bench for Man United

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"We want to keep him fresh and it is a long season for the young players, sometimes his energy levels are dropping and we want to keep him fresh. We have Brighton and then an FA Cup final, so much to fight for."

Man Utd vs Newcastle

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Fair to say Man United legend has not been impressed by Casemiro at centre-back!

Man Utd vs Newcastle

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Varane is saying goodbye to Old Trafford today!

Big boosts for Manchester United

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Bruno Fernandes returns, with Marcus Rashford and Lisandro Martinez on the bench!

Confirmed Newcastle lineup

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Newcastle XI: Dubravka, Trippier, Krafth, Burn, Hall, Longstaff, Guimaraes, Anderson, Murphy, Isak, Gordon

Subs: Dummett, Schar, Joelinton, Ritchie, Barnes, Pope, Almiron, White, Alex Murphy

Confirmed Man United lineup today

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Man United XI: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Evans, Casemiro; Dalot; Amrabat, McTominay; Mainoo; Fernandes, Diallo; Garnacho

Subs: Bayindir, Kambwala, Martinez, Colver, Eriksen, Antony, Forson, Rashford, Hojlund

Big boost for Newcastle

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Alexander Isak arrives!

Thomas Frank reacts to fresh links with Manchester United job as Brentford manager speaks out

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Thomas Frank admits he is “flattered” by the reports linking him Manchester United but insisted he is happy at Brentford.

The Telegraph reported on Tuesday morning that senior officials at Old Trafford had been impressed with the work the Dane has done since moving into the managerial role in west London back in 2018.

Frank is thought to have an existing relationship with United’s new minority owners in the INEOS group and is said to have previously linked up with Sir Dave Brailsford.

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Raphael Varane confirms summer Manchester United exit with emotional farewell video

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Manchester United have confirmed that Raphael Varane will leave the club this summer after three years.

The experienced French centre-back is out of contract at Old Trafford at the end of the current season and United recently decided against triggering their option for an automatic 12-month extension that would have kept him in Manchester until summer 2025.

Confirmation of Varane’s expected summer exit has now arrived first from the player himself via an emotional farewell video posted to his Instagram account, with the Red Devils then following up with an official statement.

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Man Utd transfer news

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Erik ten Hag says he is confident Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes will stay at the club this summer.

The 29-year-old, who moved to Old Trafford from Sporting CP in January 2020, is a target for clubs in Saudi Arabia.

Standard Sport understands the centrally-run Saudi Pro League have targeted a number of United players ahead of another round of heavy investment this summer.

Raphel Varane is believed to be of interest and the defender has already confirmed he will be leaving Old Trafford upon the expiration of his contract at the end of the season.

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Erik ten Hag shrugs off suggestions he's set for Old Trafford farewell with Manchester United

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Under-fire Erik ten Hag does not believe Manchester United's match against Newcastle will prove his last in the Old Trafford dugout.

The 54-year-old's future is subject of widespread speculation given the way things have dramatically gone off course following a promising first season in the hotseat.

Ten Hag has managed to lead injury-ravaged United to another FA Cup final against Manchester City, but their wretched league form has seen doubts over his future as Ineos makes sweeping changes.

Read the full story here!

Man Utd vs Newcastle: Latest Premier League odds today

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Man Utd: 17/10

Newcastle: 13/10

Draw: 3/1

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).

Man Utd vs Newcastle: Head to head (h2h) history and results

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Newcastle have won three games in a row against the Red Devils, keeping clean sheets in each game.

Man Utd wins: 96

Newcastle wins: 46

Draws: 41

Man Utd vs Newcastle: Premier League score prediction today

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It has been feast or famine on the road for the Magpies lately but they know a confident approach here could be key to securing European football with a game to spare.

Newcastle to win, 1-0.

Newcastle team news vs Man Utd today

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Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier and Joelinton will hope for recalls to the Newcastle starting line-up after recovering from injury.

Elliot Anderson impressed against Brighton so should keep his place. Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak were ill this week and are yet to train.

Man United team news vs Newcastle today

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Once again, the Red Devils will hope for good news regarding Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford, after they sat out the defeat to Arsenal.

Centre-back Willy Kambwala returned off the bench so should start alongside Jonny Evans, allowing Casemiro a much-needed rest. Lisandro Martinez is another option as he nears his return.

Mason Mount is set to miss out and Amad Diallo will be monitored after picking up a knee issue on Sunday.

Man Utd vs Newcastle: TV channel and live stream today

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TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event, with coverage beginning at 7.30pm.

Live stream: Subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.

Welcome

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Good afternoon and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Manchester United’s clash with Newcastle in the Premier League this evening.

Kick-off from Old Trafford is at 8pm BST.